Vietnam national football team leaves for Laos, aiming for 3 points on November 19
The Vietnam national team departed at 9:35 am on November 15 from Noi Bai to Vientiane with 23 players. Xuan Son returned; the match against Laos was at 7:00 pm on November 19, the first leg won 5-0.
The Vietnam national football team departed for Laos at 9:35 a.m. on November 15 from Noi Bai International Airport to prepare for the match taking place at 7:00 p.m. on November 19 in Vientiane. Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team brought along 23 players who were called up from the start, including the return of striker Nguyen Xuan Son and new recruits Khong Minh Gia Bao and Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong. The team will have four more days of training before the match starts.
Attitude and message from the captain
Sharing after four days of training in Phu Tho, captain Do Duy Manh said the team atmosphere is "very good and comfortable" and is aiming for the best result against Laos. He emphasized: "Not only me but all the brothers in the team are close and united. The team represents Vietnam in international competitions, so everyone is aware of their responsibilities. We will try our best, follow the training plan of the coaching staff and aim for victory."
Travel schedule and forces
- Flight time: 9:35 am November 15 from Noi Bai International Airport.
- Destination: Vientiane.
- Number of players: 23 players were called up from the start.
- Notable personnel: striker Nguyen Xuan Son returns; new recruits Khong Minh Gia Bao and Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong.
Pre-match background and current standings
Before the rematch, the Vietnamese team won 5-0 in the first leg at Binh Duong Stadium. In the current rankings, Vietnam is ranked 2nd with 9 points, while Laos is ranked 3rd with 3 points. The match between the two teams will take place at 7:00 p.m. on November 19 in Vientiane, after four days of preparation by coach Kim Sang Sik and his team.
Timeline and key numbers
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Depart | 9:35 am November 15, Noi Bai International Airport |
| Destination | Vientiane |
| Number of troops | 23 players |
| Human resources | Nguyen Xuan Son returns; new recruits Khong Minh Gia Bao and Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong |
| Match time | 7:00 p.m. November 19 |
| First leg results | Vietnam national football team won 5-0 in Binh Duong |
| Current rankings | Vietnam: 2 (9 points); Laos: 3 (3 points) |
Professional preparation
According to the plan, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team will have four days of training in Vientiane before facing the home team. With the relaxed spirit recorded during the training session in Phu Tho and the message of "following the training plan of the coaching staff" from the captain, the Vietnam team set a specific goal for the upcoming match.
With the same squad from the beginning, the return of Nguyen Xuan Son and some new faces, the Vietnam national team is aiming for an effective performance in Vientiane, continuing the positive results in the first leg.
