Midfielder Thongkhamsavath: The Laos team did not come to Vietnam just to exchange
Despite being considered weaker, midfielder Thongkhamsavath - one of the bright faces of the Laos team - shared about the upcoming match and affirmed his determination before the confrontation with the Vietnamese team.
The 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers are taking place with fierce competition between teams in the Asian region. The Laos team, although not highly rated, still shows determination and desire to create surprises.
Before the important match against the Vietnamese team, Nghe An Newspaper reporters had an interview with midfielder Thongkhamsavath, one of the notable faces of Lao football at present.
- Reporter: How do you feel about coming to Vietnam to compete in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers?
Thongkhamsavath:This is a big tournament, and I am really proud to have the opportunity to participate with the Laos team. Especially, I feel very excited to compete in Vietnam.
Vietnam has a strong football culture, passionate fans and the stadium always creates a great atmosphere. We will focus 100% on the game to bring the best performance.
- Reporter: How do you rate the upcoming match between Vietnam and Laos?
Thongkhamsavath:Vietnam is definitely the stronger team. They have many high-class players, international experience and regularly participate in major tournaments such as the Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers.
However, in football, nothing is impossible. Even though we are considered the underdogs, we will still fight with all our might, focus on our game and look for opportunities to cause surprises.
- Reporter: In your opinion, who is the most notable player of the Vietnam team?
Thongkhamsavath:Vietnam has many quality players, but in my opinion, the three most prominent names are Quang Hai, Tien Linh and Hoang Duc.
We understand that facing these players will be a big challenge, but also an opportunity for us to learn and develop further.
- Reporter: What is your goal and the Laos team's goal in the upcoming match?
Thongkhamsavath:The goal of the Lao team is not just to learn or compete. We want to play our best and win, even though we know that this is a very difficult task. Football always has surprises, and we will fight with the highest spirit.
Personally, I want to have the best performance, contribute to the team's overall play and if I have the chance, I want to score to help the Laos team achieve the best results.
- Reporter: Do you follow Vietnamese football much? Do you have any favorite players?
Thongkhamsavath:Yes! We have watched many matches of the Vietnam team. They are one of the strongest teams in Southeast Asia at the moment. I especially admire players like Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, Tien Linh. They are all talented, have good individual skills and play with confidence.
In addition, I also see that the Vietnamese team has many promising young faces. Although I cannot remember all their names, I believe that they will continue to develop in the future.
- Reporter: Thank you for this interview.
''Damoth Thongkhamsavath, born on April 13, 2004 in Champasak, Laos, is a Vietnamese-born footballer currently playing for the Laos national team. His grandfather is from Quang Binh, Vietnam.Damoth started his career at Champasak United Club in 2022, then moved to Ezra Club in 2023. Here, he made a great contribution to helping the team win the Lao League 1 championship in the 2024-2025 season and was named the Best Player of the season.
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