Vietnam team plays Laos: Nguyen Filip is the substitute, Ngoc Tan and Tien Anh start

Coach Kim Sang-sik has announced the list of 11 starting players in the match between the Vietnam and Laos teams, taking place at 8:00 p.m. today (December 9) at the Laos national stadium.

Guarding the goal is goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu. In defense, the three central defenders selected by coach Kim Sang-sik include Do Duy Manh, Bui Tien Dung and Nguyen Thanh Chung.

In the midfield, the two main players are Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Hai Long and Doan Ngoc Tan. On the two wings, Khuat Van Khang (left wing) and Truong Tien Anh (right wing) started respectively.

As for the attack, the main playing spots belong to Bui Vi Hao and Nguyen Tien Linh.

The Vietnamese team defeated Laos throughout the history of the AFF Cup, in the last 3 confrontations, Quang Hai and his teammates won all, scoring 11 goals and not conceding a goal. Despite having an overwhelming head-to-head record, coach Kim Sang-sik is still very cautious.

“The last time we met Laos, the Vietnamese team won 6-0. However, tomorrow’s match is a difficult challenge that we must overcome. The Vietnamese team represents the country’s national colors. So the whole team must try their best to get good results. Go out and give 100%,” coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized.

The Laos team has improved in recent times, typically with a 1-1 draw with Thailand in November. Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that although Thailand does not have the strongest squad, it cannot be denied that Laos has improved. progress. “With the Korean coaching staff, they are getting stronger every day,” Mr. Kim affirmed.

On the opposite side, coach Ha Hyeok-jun of Laos affirmed that he and his students will do their best, even when facing a strong opponent of superior class.