Coach Kim rallies Vietnam for key match against Malaysia
Vietnam will face host Malaysia at 8 pm on June 10 at Malaysia's Bukit Jalil Stadium, a venue often dubbed the “cauldron” of Southeast Asian football due to its intense atmosphere.
Head coach Kim Sang-sik of Vietnam's national team (Photo: VOV)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) -📖 Ahead of their decisive fixture against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik has underlined his team's determination to secure all three points, despite anticipating significant challenges at Bukit Jalil Stadium.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on June 9, Kim described the upcoming game as critical and acknowledged the pressure of playing away. He emphasised that the Vietnamese squad must leverage its strengths and maintain a strong collective spirit to have any chance of earning a result against a formidable Malaysian side.
One of the challenges, Kim noted, lies in analysing Malaysia’s newly reshaped squad, which includes several naturalised players. With limited scouting data available, preparing a tactical plan becomes more complex. However, the Korean coach affirmed that the Vietnamese team is in a positive mindset and will make the best possible preparations heading into the match.
When asked to predict the outcome of the game, Vietnam captain Do Duy Manh refrained from giving a definitive answer, instead stressing the importance of maintaining full concentration and focus throughout the match.
Vietnam will face host Malaysia at 8 pm on June 10 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, a venue often dubbed the “cauldron” of Southeast Asian football due to its intense atmosphere.
In the third round of Asian Cup 2027 qualification, running from March 25, 2025 to March 31, 2026, Vietnam were drawn into Group F alongside Malaysia, Nepal, and Laos. The format features 24 teams divided into six groups of four, playing a double round-robin in home-and-away fixtures. Only the group winners will qualify for the finale in Saudi Arabia in 2027./.
Vietnam join other prominent teams in the top seed group, including Iran, Thailand, Japan, Kuwait and Iraq. Being ranked in this group allows the team to avoid tough opponents in the group stage, significantly enhancing their chances of securing a spot in the final round.
Vietnam will face Iran in their final group stage match on May 11, and the result of this match will determine Vietnam's opponent in the quarterfinals.
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