Vietnam Olympic team practices in the rain before match against Saudi Arabia
On September 23, the Vietnam Olympic Team had a training session to prepare for the match against Saudi Arabia, the final match of Group B of the 19th Asian Games men's football.
In Hangzhou, the weather has been cold for the past two days. However, the training session of the Vietnam Olympic team still took place in a lively atmosphere. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan took advantage of the time to correct his players' weaknesses.
The 0-4 defeat to Iran has narrowed the door for Vietnam Olympic to continue. Speaking to Tien Phong reporter in Hangzhou, coach Hoang Anh Tuan said that the players need to focus on their skills and try hard to compete because "nothing is impossible".
According to coach Hoang Anh Tuan, the Vietnam Olympic team will have to change their approach when facing Saudi Arabia. “The team only had 3 training sessions before the 19th Asian Games, including 1 session in Hangzhou. The young players are not like their seniors in the senior team, so the formation cannot be assembled like the National Team. Due to the short time, some issues are difficult to adjust immediately,” said coach Hoang Anh Tuan.
According to Mr. Tuan, the difference between the Vietnamese Olympic team and Iran is clear. However, losing to such a strong opponent is necessary for the players to mature. It is known that the coaching board of the Vietnamese Olympic team and coach Hoang Anh Tuan have studied the video of the Saudi Arabia match, thereby building a strategy for the upcoming confrontation.
Vietnam Olympic team will win the ticket to the next round if they defeat their opponent. In case of a draw or loss, coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team still have a chance, albeit smaller, to win the right to continue.
In the match against Saudi Arabia, Vietnam Olympic team will likely continue to be without Nham Manh Dung and center back Tuan Tai. The defense will also be without center back Duc Anh due to suspension./.