U22 Vietnam - U22 Thailand: No need to be eager to win!

(Baonghean.vn) - That is the opinion of expert Trinh Minh Hue about the tactics and personnel arrangement of U22 Vietnam in the match against U22 Thailand this afternoon, August 24.

Expert Trinh Minh Hue. Character's Facebook photo

This afternoon's match between U22 Vietnam and U22 Thailand will decide the two tickets to the next round of Group B of the SEA Games men's football. The current situation is in a stalemate as U22 Vietnam, U22 Indonesia and U22 Thailand all have a chance to win tickets to the semi-finals.

Among them, U22 Vietnam has the brightest chance as they only need to draw with U22 Thailand to decide their own fate, while U22 Thailand must win or wait for Indonesia to stumble against U22 Cambodia. Along with Vietnamese fans, Indonesian fans also hope for a favorable result for U22 Vietnam against U22 Thailand so that U22 Indonesia can get a ticket to continue.

Before entering the final match of the group stage, U22 Vietnam is the team with the biggest advantage.

Being forced into a corner and having to win to decide their fate, U22 Thailand is in a very tense psychological state. The head of the delegation, Watanya Wongopasi, had to motivate the players by promising to reward 1 million baht (more than 600 million VND) if U22 Thailand defeats U22 Vietnam in the final match.

Commenting on this match, on his Facebook page, expert Trinh Minh Hue said: “We do not have to win, just a draw is enough to open the door to the top spot, so there is no need to be eager to win against an opponent who is still an unknown before the match, and in the past we have rarely won against them. Perhaps, the main tactic of U22 Vietnam in the match is first and foremost not to lose and then create opportunities to win. And of course, the personnel formation and tactics must prioritize solid defense and quick counterattacks.”

Expert Trinh Minh Hue also emphasized: "Remember the playing style of U22 Vietnam, just a draw is enough to win the group, a loss is enough to be eliminated from the game. Therefore, the risk will be very high when we proactively play offensively while the Thais are in dire need of a victory."

Expected lineup of U22 Vietnam and U22 Thailand in the match this afternoon.

Duc Dung