Vietnam national football team gets a boost of morale before the match against Laos
On the morning of November 18 in Vientiane, a representative of the Vietnamese Embassy encouraged the Vietnamese national team before the 5th round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers; Coach Kim Sang Sik thanked him, and Xuan Son could return.
On the morning of November 18 in Vientiane, representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos visited and encouraged the Vietnamese team before the match against Laos in the fifth round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. This was a timely morale boost before the ball rolled on the evening of November 19 at the national stadium, in the context of coach Kim Sang Sik and his team practicing away from home.
Psychology before the ball rolls
Minister Counselor Phan Minh Chien expressed his concern and acknowledged the Vietnamese team's efforts to quickly adapt to the weather, activities and pitch in Vientiane. The Embassy's leaders emphasized that the spirit of solidarity, professionalism and determination are the foundation for the team to perform well against the host team Laos.
The message is concise: enter the match with confidence, focus and maximize your ability to maintain your chances of competing in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Feedback from the technical area
Head coach Kim Sang Sik, on behalf of the team, sent his thanks to the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, affirming that the presence and encouragement from the diplomatic representative agency is a great source of encouragement. The team aims to show quality play and dedication to the fans in the match on the evening of November 19.
Notable personnel
Confidence is reinforced by the return of Nguyen Xuan Son to the Vietnam national team roster. Although he has not reached optimal fitness after a long period of injury, Xuan Son can play against Laos, adding another option for coach Kim Sang Sik at the crucial stage.
Professional perspective
In a pivotal away match in Group F, the mental factor and the ability to adapt to the playing conditions become the details that can make the difference. The team's quick adaptation to the weather, routine and pitch in Vientiane — as noted by the Embassy — is the premise for maintaining concentration and minimizing errors in important moments.
The motivation from the diplomatic stands, combined with a clear message of unity and discipline, is an important psychological cushion for the goal of achieving a positive result against the home team. At the qualifying level, every 90 minutes directly affects the competitive situation, so mental preparation and personnel readiness - including the possibility of using Xuan Son - is of no small significance.
Meaning with table F
The match against Laos in the fifth round could impact the trajectory of the Vietnam team in Group F. As expected by Counselor Phan Minh Chien, a focused and competent performance will help the team maintain their chances of competing in the remaining stages of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Before the ball rolled, the message was clear: detailed preparations off the pitch — from acclimatizing to mentally energizing — were expected to translate into competitive energy at the Vientiane National Stadium on the evening of November 19.