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U23 Vietnam entered the second match of the 2024 AFC U23 Championship finals against U23 Malaysia. The three points "as capital" on the opening day helped coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team. On the contrary, U23 Malaysia lost 0-2 to U23 Uzbekistan. If they continue to lose, the door to the next round will be closed for this team.
U23 Malaysia lost 0-2 to U23 Uzbekistan but this result may not accurately reflect what happened on the field. U23 Malaysia could have scored 1-2 goals but would have lost much more if the opposing strikers adjusted their aim.
Vi Hao shined in the opening match of U23 Vietnam.
The first half of each match was when U23 Malaysia created moments that made U23 Uzbekistan worried. At the beginning of the first half, Luqman Hakim had 2 consecutive dangerous chances but was not alert enough to finish. At the beginning of the second half, Hakim and Fergus Tierney approached the U23 Uzbekistan goal but could not create a different result.
When they missed their chances, U23 Malaysia could not stand firm. In fact, after a period of exciting play, the Southeast Asian team played deadlocked and let the opponent continuously pressure them. The U23 Malaysia midfield was completely inferior in the ability to control the ball and compete in the midfield area. The defenders only used their numbers to counter the opponent's attacks.
On the other side of the front line, U23 Vietnam has solved the biggest problem called psychology. There will still be many technical issues to discuss after their victory. However, coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team went to Qatar with a heavy atmosphere due to the common failure of Vietnamese football.
They played with leaden legs in the first half. After Bui Vi Hao scored in the second half, U23 Vietnam played very differently. The strength of U23 Vietnam is the flexibility in the midfield of Thai Son - Minh Khoa - Van Truong. This trio left their mark thanks to their technique and confidence, helping U23 Vietnam gain an advantage over their opponents.
In the important match against U23 Malaysia, U23 Vietnam will lose a series of important players such as Dinh Bac, Van Tung, Quoc Viet or Ngoc Thang due to suspension and penalty cards. This is the time for Mr. Tuan to show his "welder" ability with personnel adjustments.
The most important thing for U23 Vietnam right now is to score. If they take the lead, Van Chuan and his teammates will feel more comfortable. They are capable of defeating their Southeast Asian rivals and winning a ticket to the next round.
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