Nam Dinh coach declares defeating Thai team in Asian tournament

(Dan Tri) - Coach Vu Hong Viet is very confident that he and Nam Dinh Club will defeat Ratchaburi Club (Thailand) in the opening match of AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026.

At 7:15 p.m. on September 17, Nam Dinh FC began its journey at the AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026. In the opening match, the Nam Dinh team met Ratchaburi FC - the team currently ranked 4th in the Thai-League.

Evaluating the match, coach Vu Hong Viet said: "Currently, we are ready for the AFC Champions League Two arena. Ratchaburi is a team with good force and many notable foreign players. However, with the advantage of Thien Truong Stadium, the whole team is aiming for a favorable result in the opening match of the Asian tournament."

Coach Vu Hong Viet answered the press conference before the match (Photo: Nam Dinh FC).

By purchasing many quality foreign players, along with famous domestic players, Coach Vu Hong Viet believes that Nam Dinh Club will go deep in the continental tournament this season.

"The new players have integrated well. Depending on each match, we have flexible squad rotation. Nam Dinh's goal is to go deep in this year's AFC Champions League Two," said coach Vu Hong Viet.

Meanwhile, center-back Lucas Alves affirmed that Nam Dinh's goal in the opening match is to win all 3 points: "Ratchaburi is not an easy opponent. However, when playing at home, Nam Dinh Club's goal is nothing other than 3 points.

We have to cherish every point, not letting it fall into the hands of our opponents. Only two teams will advance, and Nam Dinh will try their best to win a ticket to the next round."

The match between Nam Dinh Club and Ratchaburi FC takes place at 7:15 p.m. on September 17, at Thien Truong Stadium ( Ninh Binh ).

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-nam-dinh-tuyen-bo-danh-bai-doi-bong-thai-lan-o-giai-chau-a-20250916195449584.htm