AFF Cup 2018, Vietnam - Cambodia: Determined to win the top spot, Coach Park plans for the semi-finals

Unbeaten in all 3 group stage matches, with 7 points and not a single goal conceded, Vietnam National Team is really giving opponents a headache when facing us. In the current situation, we are full of opportunities to complete the last 3 points in the group stage to enter the semi-finals as the top team in Group A.

The final opponent of the Vietnam national team will be Cambodia, a team that has made impressive progress in recent times. However, in terms of correlation, they are still a certain distance from the home team in tonight's match. Therefore, it is very likely that the Korean captain will make a few changes in terms of personnel to avoid penalties and unfortunate injuries before the semi-final match.

Expected lineup of Vietnam National Team.

One of those changes is likely to be letting central defender Bui Tien Dung start instead of Que Ngoc Hai. According to the regulations of the AFF Cup 2018, if a player receives two yellow cards in two different matches, he will have to sit out the next match. If a player only receives one yellow card in the group stage, the card will be erased if his team reaches the semi-finals. Que Ngoc Hai received one yellow card in the match against Myanmar, so if he receives another yellow card in the match against Cambodia, the central defender of the Nghe An team will have to miss the upcoming semi-final.

“I am not worried about Hai and Hau’s penalty cards. With their class and experience, they will know how to control their emotions on the field and avoid unnecessary conflicts. I will not take them off because of penalty cards,” Mr. Park affirmed at a press conference before the match at Hang Day Stadium.

Center back Bui Tien Dung has not been given a chance. Photo: Trung Kien

A very safe answer from the Korean coach. Obviously, if he confirmed that both Que Ngoc Hai and Doan Van Hau will play, it means that his team truly respects their opponents even though they are considered much weaker. Besides, he also sent a message that, despite having a big advantage, his team will be highly focused because risks can come at any time.

However, Mr. Park Hang-seo will probably choose the safe option with the names Que Ngoc Hai as well as Doan Van Hau because in theory, the Vietnamese team can still be eliminated if they lose to Cambodia./.

Prediction: Vietnam 3-0 Cambodia

Coach Park Hang-seo “protects” his students during the training session before the match against Cambodia

(Baonghean.vn) – On the evening of November 23, the Vietnam national football team entered its final training session before welcoming Cambodia to Hang Day Stadium. Just like previous training sessions, coach Park Hang-seo asked the media to keep their distance from the players.