U23 Vietnam vs U20 Korea: Coach Park Hang-seo launches strongest lineup

The rematch between U23 Vietnam and U20 Korea is expected to be more exciting than the first leg in Viet Tri, because there is a high possibility thatCoach Park Hang-seoUsing 3 players over 23 years old including Hoang Duc, Hung Dung, Tien Linh - the best people available.

In the first leg, with the main purpose of testing new faces, Mr. Park did not use the strongest lineup. Because of that, U23 Vietnam did not play really well, both in attack and defense.

U23 Vietnam did not meet the requirements in the first leg. Photo: Hai Hoang

U23 Vietnam is playing a familiar 3-5-2 style of play that is quite confusing, with many positions overlapping each other. Of course, these are problems that Coach Park Hang-seo anticipated. The Korean strategist even wants to see the shortcomings of U23 Vietnam more clearly, thereby making timely adjustments for SEA Games 31.

In the return match at Hang Day Stadium, Coach Park Hang-seo also learned more about the U20 Korea. Coach Park’s compatriots clearly showed their superiority in physique, physical strength, and played fiercely despite facing opponents 3-4 years older than them. That way of playing of the team from the land of kimchi more or less caused difficulties for the U23 Vietnam.

U20 Korea is a quality team for U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang

For Coach Park Hang-seo, if he uses the trio of "heavy weapons", it will be much easier for him to calculate tactics. The ability to lead the game, control the rhythm of the match of Hung Dung, Hoang Duc or the sensitivity in scoring goals of Tien Linh is indisputable.

But Mr. Park must also consider carefully when using these important players, because of the risk of injury that can occur, not to mention losing the opportunity to test the abilities of new players.

Of course, with the pre-match announcements, it is not surprising if the trio of players Hung Dung, Hoang Duc, Tien Linh are used. Besides, defenders who used to play for the Vietnam national team such as Viet Anh, Thanh Binh, Van Xuan also have the opportunity to play after fully recovering from injury.

Coach Park Hang-seo can use Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Hung Dung in the second leg. Photo: Hai Hoang

In any case, the belief that U23 Vietnam will play better than the first leg in Viet Tri is certain. Not to mention that this is the last friendly match in the preparation for SEA Games 31, so the students also hope to score points with coach Park in order to get into the list of 20 players competing in the regional sports festival.

On the other side of the battle line, Coach Kim Eun Jung of U20 Korea also hopes for a match where U23 Vietnam can play with all their strength, with the strongest force. Then, the rematch will become more attractive and U20 Korea will also gain many valuable lessons.