Decisive confrontations in the match between Vietnam and Thailand

Vietnam team will compete with Thailand team in the first leg of the semi-finals.AFF Cup 2020at 7:30 p.m. tonight (December 23). This is clearly a match worth waiting for as both teams are strong candidates for the championship.

There are 5 hot spots that can decide the above match, which are:

Que Ngoc Hai vs Teerasil Dangda

Captain Center BackQue Ngoc Haiis still an extremely reliable stopper in the Vietnamese national team's defense. It is the certainty he creates that helps us to be the only team that has not conceded a goal at the AFF Cup 2020.

In the semi-final, the Viettel player will still be a particularly important name in the team. His main task is to block Teerasil Dangda - the veteran striker on the opposing side.

Que Ngoc Hai has the duty to blockadeTeerasilDangda.Photo: Ba Tuan

Dangda has scored 4 goals at the AFF Cup 2021. The 33-year-old striker has just become the best scorer in the history of the Southeast Asian tournament with 19 goals. With experience, courage and the ability to choose a superior position, Dangda will be a particularly dangerous name for Thailand.

If Que Ngoc Hai can prevent this striker from shining, the Vietnamese team will have many opportunities to defeat the opponent.

Tuan Anh/Quang Hai vs Chanathip Songkrasin

The most notable match in the big match between Vietnam and Thailand will of course belong to Quang Hai and Chanathip. This is the brightest star duo of each team at the present time.

Quang Hai has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists since the start of the tournament while Chanathip is still the conductor of Thailand's play. With his magical left foot, the duo is capable of creating many breakthroughs, from passing to finishing.

Quang Hai vs Chanathip Songkrasin. Photo: Ba Tuan

They will be particularly dangerous names on the Vietnamese side as well as Thailand. The success or failure of the teams depends a lot on the ability to shine of Quang Hai and Chanathip Songkrasin.

In addition to Quang Hai, Tuan Anh is also the name that will often face "Thai Messi" in the midfield area. "Chang Nho" is proving his worth in the role of anchor midfielder of the Vietnam national team. He will most likely face Thailand's star Chanathip Songkrasin. "Thai Messi" is skillful, cunning and especially has extraordinary handling from his magical left foot. Limiting the influence of number 18, Tuan Anh will significantly reduce the pressure on the home team's defense.

Vu Van Thanh vs Theerathon Bunmathan

The battle on the wing between Van Thanh and Theerathon will be interesting. These are both players with impressive speed and ability to attack and defend. Whoever leaves a gap will create an opportunity for the opponent to exploit.

Theerathon returns to Thailand to compete after 4 years playing in Japan. Photo: AFC

Van Thanh is a player with plenty of strength while Theerathon is a cunning defender after many seasons playing in J.League 1. Both Vietnam and Thailand's playing style relies heavily on attacking situations on the flanks.

Van Thanh will have the task of preventing Theerathon from shining. Photo: AFF

Therefore, the role of Van Thanh or Theerathon is extremely important. Whichever player can shine in the first leg of the semi-final will most likely bring victory to the team they play for.

Cong Phuong vs Tristan Do

If the midfield is the "hottest" place in the match, then in the attack of the Vietnam national team, Cong Phuong will have to do his job well. Opposing him will most likely be the right-back of Vietnamese origin, Tristan Do.

Cong Phuong shined. Photo: VFF

At his peak, Tristan Do is a full-back with speed and a willingness to push forward to find opportunities to create goals, a style similar to Van Hau. But when coach Park Hang-seo only arranges 1 winger on 2 flanks, Vietnam's midfielders and strikers like Cong Phuong will have to move wide to both attack and contain the opponent.

Thai player Tristan Do. Photo: TT&VH

Cong Phuong's ability to dribble is his strongest point and he is expected to disrupt the opponent's defense, especially in the space between the center back and the full backs. At the AFF Cup 2020, the striker from Nghe An contributed 2 goals.

Tien Linh vs Bihr

Tien Linh opened fire at AFF Cup 2020. Photo: AFF

Manuel Tom Bihr announced that Thailand will reach the final of AFF Cup 2020.

Like Cong Phuong, Nguyen Tien Linh opened the scoring at the AFF Cup with 2 goals against Cambodia. Fans across the country hope he continues his momentum and shines in the match against Thailand. However, he will face the opponent's German-born center-back Manuel Tom Bihr./.