05:09, 07/09/2021

Vietnam have injury and suspension concerns in match with Australia

Vietnam will play Australia at 7pm on September 7 at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) in their second match in the final Asian qualifiers of World Cup 2022. It is likely not to be easy for Vietnam to have points against a strong Australia while they are facing difficulties due to injuries and suspension.
 

Vietnam will play Australia at 7pm on September 7 at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) in their second match in the final Asian qualifiers of World Cup 2022. It is likely not to be easy for Vietnam to have points against a strong Australia while they are facing difficulties due to injuries and suspension.
 
The 1-3 defeat of Vietnam to Saudi Arabia on September 3 has probably left many people with regret. However, Vietnam’s journey in the final Asian qualifiers is still long; they will continue to face tough opponents in the upcoming matches, for example Australia.
 
 
Vietnamese players celebrating after Quang Hai scores opener in Saudi Arabia match
Vietnamese players celebrating after Quang Hai scores opener in Saudi Arabia match
 
Japan, Australia and Saudi Aribia are the three strongest teams in group B. After the first matches, besides Japan who suffered a shock defeat to Oman, the two strong teams proved their strength. Saudi Aribia won 3-1 against Vietnam; Australia demolished China 3-0.
 
Australia since joining the Asian Football Confederation (in 2006) has become a counterpoise to strong teams in the region such as Korea, Japan. Australia have progressed to World Cup finals five times, and their best achievement was reaching the 2nd round.  They have also participated in Asian Cup five times and won the championship in 2015. Australia have quality players who are playing for big clubs in Europe such as German and Denmark. In the match against China on a neutral venue, Australia showed strong play, speed and good technique.
 
Vietnam have never faced Australia at the national level, but at the U-19 and U-23 level, we used to win against this team. This is the motivation for coach Park Hang-Seo and his players to confidently receive their opponents.
 
However, it will be very difficult for Vietnam to win against Australia who have superior line-up and technique. Not only that, in this match, Vietnam will play without Duy Manh, who had been booked with a red card. Vietnam’s defensive line, which has already lacked injured Van Hau and Bui Tien Dung, will now be in a more difficult state. Reportedly, in order to prepare for the match with Australia, coach Park Hang-seo added defender Tran Van Kien to the team's preliminary registration list.
 
An Nhien
Translated by H.N