U23 Vietnam vs U23 Uzbekistan: Paying back the debt?

U23 Uzbekistan still shows their superior strength in Group D. After 2 matches, they have won 6 points, scored 7 goals and have not conceded any goals. With that difference, U23 Uzbekistan only needs 1 draw in the final round to be sure to top Group D. But coach Timur Kapadze's team will definitely want more than just a draw.

In this match, U23 Uzbekistan will make some adjustments to keep the players and test some positions in the squad. However, stars like Jaloliddinov, Erkinov or Khoshimov will still be put on the field from the start to try to resolve the match early.

Luckily for U23 Vietnam, "Uzbek Messi" Abbosbek Fayzullaev will be absent. The CSKA Moscow star can only play from the quarter-finals, so this is a big disadvantage for the team from Central Asia.

However, with what has been shown in the past 2 matches, U23 Uzbekistan will still be very strong compared to the team of coach Hoang Anh Tuan. The ball control and smooth passing style of U23 Uzbekistan reminds many people of the top European clubs. Therefore, this will be a very difficult challenge for U23 Vietnam in this tournament.

To get a good result against the team from Central Asia, first of all, the defense of U23 Vietnam must be solid and cover each other tightly. Quang Van Chuan and his teammates in the defense played very well in the recent match against U23 Malaysia. The quick reflexes and reasonable entry and exit of the Hanoi Club goalkeeper are the support for his teammates playing up front.

Supporting Quang Van Chuan will still be the trio of central defenders Le Nguyen Hoang, Luong Duy Cuong and Nguyen Manh Hung. These are the best choices for the U23 Vietnam defense at the moment. However, Manh Hung will have to be very careful in the disputes because he received a yellow card in the previous match.

Playing on the two wings will be the duo of The Cong Viettel. Defender Hong Phuc will be in charge of the right wing to replace the suspended Ho Van Cuong; while Khuat Van Khang will be the one playing on the opposite wing. Defense will be the main task of this duo. However, fans still hope for Khuat Van Khang to participate in the attack on the left wing.

Competing against a very strong team, coach Hoang Anh Tuan will likely make changes in the front line. Thai Son, Minh Khoa and Duc Viet will be the three central midfielders of U23 Vietnam. Placing a large number of players in the midfield will help limit the strength of the Uzbekistan midfield, thereby helping the home team have a better game.

The hope in the attack of U23 Vietnam will be the duo Nguyen Van Truong and Nguyen Quoc Viet. The midfielder of Hanoi Club will still be an important link in our team's attacks. Nguyen Van Truong's ability to hold the ball and maneuver well will help U23 Vietnam open up spaces for his teammates to attack.

Meanwhile, striker Nguyen Quoc Viet, with his good ability to operate independently, will help stir up the defense of U23 Uzbekistan. In a pressured match, the long-range shots of the "king of the youth tournament" will help U23 Vietnam relieve pressure and bring hope to defeat the team from Central Asia. Hopefully, after 2 matches having to rest due to a virus fever, the striker of LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai will be in the best physical condition to play excellently in the upcoming match.

In the past, U23 Vietnam has never won against U23 Uzbekistan. Among them, the 2-1 defeat in the 2018 U23 Asian Cup final. Therefore, U23 Vietnam really wants to win to repay the debt, thereby winning the first place in Group D.

Hopefully, coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team will have an excellent match and luck to overcome U23 Uzbekistan in the upcoming match.

The match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Uzbekistan will take place at 10:30 p.m. on April 23 at Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar.