The Vietnamese team convincingly won 5-0 against Laos in the opening match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, demonstrating overwhelming strength and a favorable start in Group F.
On the evening of March 25, at Go Dau Stadium (Binh Duong), coach Kim Sang-sik and his team welcomed the Laos national team in the first match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo: Hai HoangIn this match, coach Kim Sang-sik surprised everyone by sending Vo Hoang Minh Khoa onto the field from the start to replace Doan Ngoc Tan. The Vietnamese team also played better than in the match against Cambodia. Photo: Hai HoangIn the stands, many fans came to support coach Kim Sang-sik and his team. Photo: Hai HoangRight from the first minutes, the Vietnamese team put great pressure on the visitors' goal. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 11th minute, from Truong Tien Anh's difficult cross, the Lao defender cleared the ball incorrectly, allowing Chau Ngoc Quang to run in and finish close to the goal, opening the score for the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai HoangIn the following minutes, coach Kim Sang Sik's players continued to maintain a proactive style of play. Meanwhile, the Lao team had many difficulties in developing the ball and it was not until the 40th minute that they had their first dangerous opportunity. Photo: Hai HoangBefore the first half ended, the Vietnamese team scored another goal. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 43rd minute, Hai Long fired a long-range shot that hit the crossbar, creating an opportunity for Van Vi to rush in and head the ball in, doubling the gap for the home team. Photo: Hai HoangIn the second half, the Vietnamese team continued to maintain pressure and quickly scored more goals. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 55th minute, Van Vi completed his own double when he got past a Lao defender before firing a tricky cross-angle shot, raising the score to 3-0. Photo: Hai HoangThe midfielder's curling shot from just outside the 16m50 line lightly hit the head of a Lao player, causing the ball to change direction and fly into the net, leaving goalkeeper Lokpathip helpless. Photo: Hai HoangLeading 4-0, the Vietnamese team proactively slowed down the pace of the match but still did not give the Lao team a chance to fight back. Photo: Hai HoangIn the 84th minute, Quang Hai made his mark with a classy flick after Hoang Duc's precise pass, sealing a 5-0 victory for the "Golden Star Warriors". Photo: Hai HoangThe big win over Laos helped the Vietnamese team have a smooth start in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo: Hai HoangWith a coherent playing style, individual brilliance and good control of the match, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team showed careful preparation for the journey to conquer a ticket to the Asian Cup. Photo: Hai Hoang
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