Comments on the match between Vietnam and Nepal, 7:30 p.m. on October 9: Opening ceremony at Go Dau

VHO - Commenting on the match between Vietnam and Nepal, 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, hosting the weakest guests in the group, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will probably not have difficulty gaining a big victory.

Vietnam vs Nepal performance

Despite a resounding 5-0 victory over Laos, the Vietnamese team was put in a difficult position after a heavy 0-4 defeat at Malaysia in the second match. In the context that the ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals is only for the group winner, the hope of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team has become more fragile than ever.

However, a big surprise has happened and could be a turning point that gives the Golden Star Warriors an advantage. Recently, FIFA announced evidence that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) had falsified naturalization papers for 7 players who participated in the big win against the Vietnamese team.

FAM’s chances of successfully appealing are low. Therefore, it is likely that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will be forced to make a decision to award Malaysia a 0-3 loss. If that happens, Hoang Duc and his teammates will naturally rise to the top of the table and have a huge advantage.

But before thinking about the bright scenario, Vietnam still needs to concentrate on solving the remaining journey well. In particular, welcoming Nepal is considered one of the most pleasant tasks for coach Kim Sang-sik and his students.

The team spirit is currently very good. The fact that some key players such as Quang Hai, Xuan Son, and Van Toan cannot return due to injury is not a worrying problem. Because playing at home and welcoming the weakest opponent in Group F can also be seen as an opportunity for the Korean strategist to test a few new elements.

On the other hand, Nepal may not have much hope of creating a surprise. After two matches, the true face of the South Asian representative has been revealed. They lost to Malaysia (0-2) and Laos (1-2) respectively, so they are at the bottom of the table.

Hoang Duc and his teammates actively practice to prepare for two consecutive matches with Nepal (Photo: VFF)

The difficulties in terms of personnel caused coach Matt Ross a headache. Unable to find new young players of sufficient quality, the Australian strategist was forced to call up Mani Kumar Lama, a futsal player, to join the team in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the past, the Vietnamese team has never faced Nepal. However, the difference in class between the two sides is too obvious. On the FIFA rankings, the Vietnamese team is ranked 114th, 62 places higher than their South Asian opponents.

With a weak and under-strength squad, Nepal will find it difficult to cause trouble for the home team. It is likely that the visitors will suffer their heaviest defeat since the start of the third qualifying round.

Vietnam vs Nepal force information

Vietnam: Quang Hai, Van Toan, Xuan Son are absent due to injury. Goalkeeper duo Nguyen Filip and Dinh Trieu were not called up.

Nepal: Veteran faces like goalkeeper Kumar Limbu, midfielder Rohit Chand or striker Anjan Bista are still the main hopes.

Expected lineup Vietnam vs Nepal

Vietnam: Van Lam, Duy Manh, Tien Dung, Quang Vinh, Khuat Van Khang, Van Vi, Hoang Duc, Hai Long, Tuan Hai, Dinh Bac, Tien Linh

Nepal: Kumar Limbu, Ananta Tamang, Rohit Chand, Arik Bista, Mani Kumar Lama, Ayush Ghalan, Anjan Bista, Manish Dangi, Laken Limbu, Sumit Shrestha, Suman Shrestha

Prediction: 4-0

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