AFC criticized U23 Vietnam as too weak compared to U23 Uzbekistan

Entering the final match of Group D of the 2024 U23 Asian Finals, U23 Uzbekistan and U23 Vietnam both have their own plans as both are sure to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan made a big change when he sent the reserve team onto the field. Accordingly, U23 Vietnam had 8 personnel changes in the starting lineup compared to the match against U23 Malaysia.

And the inevitable consequence was that, facing an U23 Uzbekistan team that was superior in all aspects, U23 Vietnam soon conceded in the 4th minute. At the end of the first half, U23 Vietnam continued to receive two more goals. In the end, U23 Uzbekistan easily won 3-0 against U23 Vietnam.

Immediately after the match ended, AFC made many comments about the strength of the two teams. The AFC homepage posted an article with the title: “Uzbekistan is too strong compared to Vietnam”.

The article makes comments: “U23 Uzbekistan showed that they are a formidable opponent in the next qualifying matches of the 2024 U23 Asian finals after a strong 3-0 victory over U23 Vietnam.

U23 Uzbekistan soon decided the match in the first half with a 3-goal gap. This helps the 2018 Asian U23 champion ranked first in Group D with 9 points.

They will meet defending champion Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals on Friday (April 26), while U23 Vietnam will face Iraq in the quarterfinals.

Sharing after the match, coach Hoang Anh Tuan also thought that U23 Uzbekistan was too strong: “The match results showed that U23 Uzbekistan’s strength is very strong. Meanwhile, the U23 Vietnam squad has many players making their first appearance. field in this tournament.

In fact, Uzbekistan football is always stronger than Vietnam right from the U17 and U19 levels. There is no need to talk more about their strength.”

U23 Vietnam had a heavy loss. However, part of this is the calculation of head coach Hoang Anh Tuan when we will face U23 Iraq in the quarterfinals.