Vietnam national team goes to Laos, Do Duy Manh reminds not to be subjective
On the afternoon of November 14, the Vietnam National Team finished their last training session in Viet Tri and flew to Vientiane at 9:35 a.m. on November 15, with 4 days to prepare for the match on November 19. Do Duy Manh emphasized staying focused.
"It's too early to say anything, but the Vietnamese team always has the goal of winning. We are not complacent" - the cautious message from captain Do Duy Manh sets the tone for the away match in Vientiane, where coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will meet Laos on November 19 in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
Preparation schedule: completed in Viet Tri, early flight to Vientiane
On the afternoon of November 14, the Vietnamese team completed their last training session at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho province), concluding the domestic preparation phase before entering the journey at the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. According to the final plan, the whole team moved to Noi Bai airport and took a flight to Vientiane (Laos) at 9:35 a.m. on November 15.
In Laos, the Vietnam team has four important days to practice and adapt to the weather and field conditions before officially playing against the home team on November 19. In the first leg at Binh Duong Stadium, Vietnam won 5-0, but the preparation for the second leg still takes place with high concentration.
Message from the captain: discipline and strategic humility
Before the final training session, the center-back wearing the number 2 shirt shared that the team's atmosphere is "very good and positive". After a tense V.League period, the coaching staff has adjusted the training plan to help the players reach their peak performance. Although asked about the expectation of a convincing win after the 5-0 score in the first leg, Do Duy Manh still emphasized caution, aiming for victory but not at the expense of subjectivity.
He affirmed that the whole team practiced enthusiastically and strictly followed the tactical requirements of the coaching staff. Discipline was put first in the context of moving early and adapting to new conditions.
Internal engagement: the foundation for performance
The captain emphasized solidarity: "Not only me but all the brothers in the team are close and united. We are clearly aware of our responsibility when representing Vietnam in competitions and will try our best to aim for victory." During away matches, solidarity and unity in operation are key factors to convert training volume into effectiveness on the field.
Second leg context: big win does not mean easy
The 5-0 result in Binh Duong affirmed their ability, but also created pressure of expectation. The "no complacency" point of view was repeated as an operating principle: maintain the training pace, control concentration and handle the small details in preparation - from physical training to familiarizing with the pitch.
With four days to get used to the conditions in Vientiane, the priority of the Vietnam national team is to stabilize the organization of the game according to the instructions of the coaching staff, ensure the squad operates in discipline and meets the intensity requirements when entering November 19.
Key milestones before the match against Laos
| Mold | Information |
|---|---|
| 14/11 | Completed the last training session at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho |
| 15/11 | Flight 9:35 from Noi Bai to Vientiane (Laos) |
| Preparation phase | 4 days of training, getting used to the weather and field |
| 19/11 | Official match with host team Laos |
| First leg | Vietnam national football team won 5-0 at Binh Duong stadium |
On the basis of controlled preparation and a unified message of discipline, the Vietnam team aims for a solid performance in Vientiane, with the clear goal of winning but not losing caution in every small detail.
