FourFourTwo reporter points out common points between Vietnam and Thailand national teams

Thailand had an impressive start at the AFF Cup 2018, coach Milovan Rajevac's team defeated Timor Leste 7-0 in the opening match, beat Indonesia 4-2, drew with the Philippines 1-1 and beat Singapore 3-0 in the final round of the group stage. The fact that Vietnam will meet the Philippines, the second-placed team in Group B, and Thailand will meet Malaysia has made Southeast Asian public opinion think about the fateful final match between Vietnam and Thailand.

Commenting on the 2018 AFF Cup group stage, reporter Bee Uamklat of FourFourTwo magazine said: “I predicted that Vietnam would top Group A and coach Park Hang-seo did it. Myanmar and Malaysia are both very strong so Vietnam deserved to reach the final. The fact that Vietnam's defense kept a clean sheet throughout the group stage says it all, this is a well-organized team.”

In addition, the media officer of the Thai national team at the AFF Cup 2018 shared: "Striker Nguyen Van Toan got injured and had to leave the tournament, which is really a pity. He has the ability to score in decisive matches, big matches. Without Van Toan, the Vietnamese national team really lost a special weapon in attack."

Vietnam national football team is playing effective football instead of beautiful football. Photo: Trung Kien

“I feel that Vietnam is playing in a similar style to coach Rajevac who is leading Thailand, which is to focus on defense and then look for scoring opportunities. Neither Vietnam nor Thailand could play offensively against Japan or UAE at the 2019 Asian Cup.

When playing away against the Philippines, I predict that Vietnam will hold their opponents to a goalless draw, or a 1-1 draw. When returning to My Dinh, I think Vietnam will win 1-0 or 2-1. This semi-final will be very tight because both Vietnam and the Philippines will focus on defense. I believe Vietnam will meet Thailand in the final," the Thai reporter commented.

In Thailand, this reporter also pointed out the differences between the team and the time of coach Kiatisuk: “Thai fans are remembering Zico's time with beautiful attacking play like Barcelona, ​​but I think coach Rajevac's tactics are more effective.

The Thai national team cannot underestimate the teams in the region. When they play against Thailand, they play with 120% of their strength. Especially when we are missing 4 stars Messi Jay, Teerasil, Theerathon and Kawin. Therefore, we can lose to Malaysia and Vietnam. There is no certainty for Thailand to win this tournament, unlike the AFF Cup 2016”./.

AFF 2018 SEMI-FINAL SCHEDULE 🏆

•• First leg

● Malaysia - Thailand | 12/01
● Philippines - Vietnam | 12/02

•• Return leg

● Thailand - Malaysia | 12/05
● Vietnam - Philippines | 06/12

Evidence confirms that the Thai linesman made a serious mistake

(Baonghean.vn) - In the 77th minute of the match against Myanmar, Van Toan's goal was not recognized by the referee even though it was a rebound after Quang Hai's long-range shot. According to domestic experts, the striker of the Vietnamese national team was not in an offside position.