Vietnam team completes rehearsal before friendly match with Cambodia
Hai Hoang•DNUM_BIZADZCACF 21:43
The Vietnamese team completed its final training session at Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong, preparing for the friendly match with the Cambodian team on March 19.
On the afternoon of March 18, the Vietnamese team had a rehearsal at Go Dau Stadium, Binh Duong, preparing for the friendly match with the Cambodian team. Photo: Hai HoangThe friendly match between Vietnam and Cambodia is not only an opportunity for the two teams to test their tactics and strength, but also helps the players gain valuable experience before the upcoming important tournaments. Photo: Hai HoangIn particular, this is the first match of the Vietnamese team after winning the AFF Cup 2024 championship, so fans expect an impressive performance from coach Kim Sang-sik and his team. Photo: Hai HoangIn the list of 26 players summoned for this gathering, coach Kim Sang-sik continues to put his faith in the players who won the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Photo: Hai HoangHowever, some key players such as Nguyen Xuan Son, Nguyen Van Toan, Pham Xuan Manh and Ho Tan Tai are absent due to injury treatment. Photo: Hai HoangIn the pre-match press conference, coach Kim Sang-sik said the whole team is in good physical and mental condition. Photo: Hai HoangHe expects the Vietnamese team to win this match. However, he also emphasized caution against Cambodia's naturalized players, especially striker Kader Coulibaly, who scored 2 goals at the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnamese and Cambodian teams have met many times in history, with the results leaning towards Vietnam. According to statistics, from 1995 to now, the two teams have met 10 times, and the Vietnamese team won all of these matches.Photo: Hai HoangThis head-to-head record shows the superiority of the Vietnamese team in the Southeast Asian region. However, each match has its own characteristics, and the Vietnamese team always needs to maintain focus to continue this impressive streak of achievements. Photo: Hai HoangSpeaking to the domestic media, coach Koji Gyotoku of the Cambodian team expressed confidence: "If Cambodia beats Vietnam, we will be considered the Southeast Asian champions. Although we do not have 100% chance of winning, we will try our best in the upcoming match." Photo: Hai HoangHowever, the Japanese strategist also admitted that the team is facing many difficulties in the preparation process. The whole team only has 5 days of training before leaving for Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangThe friendly match between Vietnam and Cambodia will take place at 7:00 p.m. on March 19 at Binh Duong Stadium. This is an opportunity for both teams to review their squads and tactics before the upcoming important matches./. Photo: Hai Hoang
