Vietnam vs. Indonesia: An opportunity to break the jinx.

Vietnam national teamThey had a fairly successful start to the season, winning 4-1 against the Laos team. Stars like Tien Linh, Quang Hai, and Van Toan left their mark, helping their team secure the victory.

This also helps the players gain more confidence in the upcoming difficult matches, especially the "final" match of Group B against the Indonesian team.

This match is not only significant in terms of the two teams competing for a place in the next round, but also crucial in determining the top spot in Group B. This position will give the teams an advantage going into the semi-finals, especially in avoiding Thailand. Therefore, this is predicted to be a difficult match for coach Kim Sang-sik's team. It's very likely that the Vietnamese team will have to rely on moments of individual brilliance to finish off their opponent.

Before achieving those moments, the Vietnamese team needs to have solid defense. In their last three matches against Indonesia, the Vietnamese team conceded goals and suffered defeats in all of them. Elementary mistakes in defense led to these bitter losses.

With goalkeeper Filip Nguyen likely to return to the starting lineup, the Vietnamese national team's defense will feel more secure in aerial situations.

However, center-backs Duy Mạnh, Thành Chung, and Việt Anh will also have to play very focused, especially in throw-in situations.Indonesian national teamThis is the weapon that helped coach Shin Tae-young's team score the only goal in their recent match against Myanmar.

Furthermore, the speed and agility of the duo Marselino Ferdinand and Rafael Struick will also give the Vietnamese defense a tough day at work. Hopefully, center-back Duy Manh and his teammates will have an excellent day to successfully stop the Indonesian strikers.

Up front, the absence of several key players has significantly weakened Indonesia's midfield. However, the fighting spirit of the Indonesian midfield remains formidable. From their excellent physical condition to their ability to win one-on-one challenges, coach Shin Tae-young's players are like machines on the field, helping their team gain an advantage in the game.

Therefore, the Vietnamese team needs to deploy players with good tackling abilities to support Nguyen Hoang Duc. It's highly likely that midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan will still be there after his fairly good performance in the opening match.

Meanwhile, midfielder Quang Hai will be in the starting lineup to boost the creativity of our national team. In the first match, after coming on as a substitute, the 1997-born midfielder made his mark with two assists for his teammates to score. It can be said that Quang Hai still plays a very important role in the Vietnamese national team.

Another notable substitution for the Vietnamese team is midfielder Nguyen Van Vi. With his excellent physical condition and impressive one-on-one tackling ability, the midfielder from Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is likely to be chosen by coach Kim Sang-sik from the start. Nguyen Van Vi's presence not only strengthens the Vietnamese team's attack but also limits the dangerous attacks of Pratama Arhan.

Up front, the Becamex Binh Duong striker duo are likely to be the chosen ones. Nguyen Tien Linh's flair and Bui Vi Hao's dynamism will give the Indonesian defense a tough day at work.

The defense is the most worrying weakness of coach Shin Tae-young's team. In their opening match, Indonesia's flanks were frequently exposed, allowing Myanmar's forwards to exploit the weaknesses. Fortunately for the Indonesian team, Myanmar's strikers were too wasteful, leading to their defeat. Therefore, if our strikers capitalize on their opportunities, they can certainly score against the Indonesian team.

In the event that the Vietnamese national team finds itself in a deadlock, backup options like Van Toan or Pham Tuan Hai will be given a chance. These are also types of strikers who can create breakthroughs thanks to their speed and skillful dribbling.

With the home advantage and facing an Indonesian team that is not fielding its strongest lineup, Vietnamese fans have high expectations for their players.Coach Kim Sang-sikThey will secure a victory, thereby breaking their streak of three consecutive losses against Indonesia and gaining a significant advantage in the race in Group B. ASEAN Cup 2024.