Conditions for Vietnam team to enter the 2027 Asian Cup finals

Previously, the Vietnamese team hosted Nepal at Go Dau Stadium (HCMC) and won 3-1 despite the opponent's great efforts.

Two wins against Nepal helped coach Kim Sang-sik's team accumulate a maximum of 6 points.

However, the Malaysian team still has the advantage in Group F when this team won all 4 matches, topping the group.

Playing with more players, the Vietnamese team defeated Nepal

VHO - Having one more player in the second half helped the Vietnamese team win 3-1 against Nepal in the third match of Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup Final Qualifiers, taking place on the evening of October 9 at Go Dau Stadium (HCMC).

In the fourth match, the Malaysian team, although trailing Laos 1-0 after the first half, scored 5 goals in a row in the second half to beat their opponents 5-1.

Previously, this team also won 3-1 on Laos' field in the third match.

Thus, after the fourth round of Group F, the Malaysian team with 4 wins, reaching 12 absolute points, goal difference of +13, continues to lead.

Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team has 9 points after 3 wins and 1 loss, with a goal difference of +4, ranking second.

In the next round in November 2025, the Malaysian team will host Nepal, while the Vietnamese team will have to play away against Laos.

Conditions for Vietnam team to enter the 2027 Asian Cup finals - photo 3 — Vietnam team lost the right to self-determination in group F

If both teams win, the only ticket to continue in Group F will be determined in the final match in March 2026, where the Vietnamese team will host Malaysia at home.

Having lost 0-4 to Malaysia in the first leg, the "Golden Star Warriors" must beat their opponent by 4 goals or more in the rematch to have a chance to advance.

In case coach Kim Sang-sik's team also wins Malaysia 4-0 in the second leg, the two teams will have to consider goal difference to compete for the top spot in the group.

In theory, the Malaysian team is almost certain to have a ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals, but with the instability related to the case of 7 players illegally naturalized, it will certainly affect the final result of the group.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/dieu-kien-de-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-lot-vao-vck-asian-cup-2027-175055.html