U23 Uzbekistan is too strong compared to Vietnam in all statistics.
(Baonghean.vn)- U23 Uzbekistan has a modern playing style, excellent long-range finishing ability and this will be something that makes Vietnamese fans worried.
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| Vietnam U23 team ready for the final match. Photo: AFC |
To reach the final, U23 Vietnam lost 1-2 to U23 Korea, beat U23 Australia and drew 0-0 with Syria in the group stage before defeating U23 Iraq in the quarter-finals and U23 Qatar in the semi-finals.
It is worth mentioning that in both decisive matches in the knockout round, U23 Vietnam scored first but both had to go to extra time and penalty kicks.
The average ball control rate of U23 Vietnam is relatively low.(35.91%)with a defensive counter-attacking style of play. Among the goals scored by U23 Vietnam, 2 came from mistakes of the opponent's defense, 2 came from corner kicks, 2 were long-range shots, and 1 goal came from a flank attack.
Statistics of U23 Vietnam
Number of times passing people:1,299 times
Score: 7
Conceded goals: 7
Top scorer:Nguyen Quang Hai (4 goals)
Outstanding midfielder:Luong Xuan Truong (203 dribbles)
DID YOU KNOW:Midfielder Luong Xuan Truong has played in the K League for Incheon United and Gangwon FC.
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| Coach Park Hang Seo speaks before the match. Graphics: Trung Kien |
Enjoy the 7 goals that brought Vietnam to the final of U23 Asia. Compiled by: Trung Kien
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Entering the final match against U23 Vietnam, U23 Uzbekistan lost 0-1 to Qatar, beat China 1-0, beat Oman 1-0 in the group stage before crushing Japan 4-0 in the quarter-finals and beating South Korea 4-1 in the semi-finals. U23 Uzbekistan's style of play mainly relied on long balls, attacking in the middle and finishing from a distance.
According to statistics, U23 Uzbekistan has scored 4 goals from long shots and this will be a powerful weapon that U23 Vietnam must be very wary of. U23 Vietnam reached the final match with great difficulty, but the opponent of coach Park Hang Seo and his team scored 10 goals and only conceded 2 goals, enough to say how tight Uzbekistan's defense is.
Also according to AFC statistics, Uzbekistan has had 23/54 shots on target in past matches, achieving a scoring rate of 18.5%. On average, every 45 minutes, coach Ravshan Khaydarov's students score 1 goal.
Despite their tall stature, surprisingly U23 Uzbekistan did not score any goals with their heads.
Of the 10 goals scored by the opposing team, 2 came from outside the 16m50 box and 8 were from attacks into the penalty area. The free kick ability of the U23 Vietnam opponent in the final match was also not a strong point.
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| Winger Yakhshiboev is the name that the U23 Vietnam defense must pay special attention to in the final match, especially Vu Van Thanh. Photo: AFC |
To limit the number of goals conceded, the U23 Vietnam defense must pay special attention to Jasurbek Yakhshiboev, who is the most feared attacker of U23 Uzbekistan and is a right winger. The player possesses speed, dexterity and very good finishing ability. Uzbekistan's number 8 player is Uzbekistan's most effective striker in this year's tournament with 3 goals.
Uzbekistan U23 Statistics
Number of times passing people:1,989
Score:10
Conceded goals: 2
Top scorer:Jasurbek Yakhshiboev (3 goals)
Outstanding midfielder:Odiljon Xamrobekov's (384 dribbles)
DID YOU KNOW:Midfielder Dostonbek Khamdamov was the AFC Young Player of the Year in 2015.
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| Coach Ravshan Khaydarov talks about his team. Graphics: Trung Kien |
U23 Uzbekistan and 10 goals to reach the final match against U23 Vietnam. Summary: Trung Kien
Penalty shootout victory sends U23 Vietnam into the final of the U23 Asian Cup
(Baonghean.vn) - Drawing 2-2 in 120 minutes, overcoming U23 Qatar after a tense penalty shootout, U23 Vietnam continued to extend its historical feat, proudly entering the final of the 2018 U23 Asia.
