U22 Vietnam - U22 Cambodia: Opportunity to get closer to medal
(Baonghean.vn) - It has been 10 years since the tournament was held in Laos (2009), U22 Vietnam or previously U23 Vietnam has not had another chance to participate in the final match at the recent SEA Games. Meeting U22 Cambodia is a great opportunity for Coach Park Hang-seo and his team to get closer to the prestigious gold medal.
In theory, U22 Cambodia is the weakest team in the semi-finals. Not only did the “Angkor Warriors” pass the group stage for the first time, they also have a force that is not as highly rated as U22 Vietnam, U22 Indonesia and U22 Myanmar. With a series of faces without much international competition experience in the squad, it is hard to believe that U22 Cambodia will defeat the powerful army led by Coach Park Hang-seo.
The performances against U22 Indonesia (2-1), U22 Singapore (1-0) and U22 Thailand (2-2) have shown the danger of Nguyen Tien Linh and his teammates in all situations (they were once led by their opponents). Possessing a squad of quality, ambitious players and the strategic talent of coach Park Hang-seo, it is not an exaggeration to say that U22 Vietnam is the strongest candidate for the gold medal in men's football at the 30th SEA Games.
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| U22 Vietnam went through the group stage undefeated. Photo: Archive |
However, in football there is always an element of surprise. U22 Vietnam is rated higher, but that does not mean that victory will automatically belong to Coach Park Hang-seo and his team. If serious mistakes continue to occur like in the two matches against U22 Indonesia and U22 Thailand, the possibility of the "golden star warriors" having to stop at the semi-finals is not small. The lesson that U22 Malaysia just received against U22 Cambodia is still very hot.
Don't forget, entering the match with U22 Vietnam, Keo Sokpheng and his teammates are in a very relaxed and excited spirit. To defeat such a team, coach Park Hang-seo and his team must not be complacent. Not to mention, U22 Cambodia also has the advantage of playing on artificial turf and has 1 more day of rest than Nguyen Tien Linh and his teammates.
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| U22 Cambodia is showing progress over time. Photo: goal.com |
Besides the absence of captain Nguyen Quang Hai, coach Park Hang-seo also acknowledged the difficulties that his team is facing. “U22 Cambodia is playing in Group A, playing 1 less match and having 1 more day off. Tomorrow's match will therefore be more difficult for U22 Vietnam. We need to have a strong spirit to win. The match with U22 Cambodia is very meaningful and difficult. Therefore, we will have to be careful,” Mr. Park shared.
However, U22 Vietnam still has more chances to win the final. As long as Coach Park Hang-seo's students play to their full potential, the ticket to the final will belong to them.
