Coach Hoang Anh Tuan shared: “The 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan does not affect the goals of U23 Vietnam. For me, Iraq or Saudi Arabia are both equally strong opponents. We have a strategy, a strategy, spirit for tomorrow’s match.”
Assessing opponent U23 Iraq, the captain of U23 Vietnam affirmed: “In football, anything can happen. Iraq may lose to Thailand, but that does not mean they are a weak team. However, that doesn’t mean Vietnam can’t do the same as Thailand.”
Faced with the disadvantages of head-to-head statistics, coach Hoang Anh Tuan affirmed that U23 Vietnam still has the basis to make a surprise. “While the ball hasn’t rolled yet, we can’t say anything yet. I can’t reveal how we will play here, but U23 Vietnam is prepared for every situation, including having to play extra time or penalty shootouts.” – Coach Hoang Anh Tuan said, at the same time revealing, “U23 Vietnam is carefully prepared.”
If they win, U23 Vietnam has a chance to win a spot at the 2024 Olympics. The three teams with the best positions will get direct spots. The team ranked fourth, playing a play-off match with U23 Guinea.
