Vietnam had a lucky draw with Indonesia in the semi-final first leg of AFF Cup 2022 at Bung Karno Stadium of Indonesia. The two sides play the second leg at My Dinh Stadium of Vietnam on January 9. Coach Park Hang Seo have to make a careful and appropriate tactic, and Vietnamese players have to play at their best in order to win the semi-finals.
Vietnam had a lucky draw with Indonesia in the semi-final first leg of AFF Cup 2022 at Bung Karno Stadium of Indonesia. The two sides play the second leg at My Dinh Stadium of Vietnam on January 9. Coach Park Hang Seo have to make a careful and appropriate tactic, and Vietnamese players have to play at their best in order to win the semi-finals.
Coach Shin Tae Yong proved what he said in the press conference before the semi-final first leg with Vietnam at Bung Karno Stadium on January 6. Indonesia displayed an active and scientific way of playing, causing Vietnam many difficulties. It was the agility and quick reflexes of goalkeeper Van Lam that saved Vietnam from a loss. Vietnam struggled to cope with the attacks of Indonesia. Meanwhile, they almost didn’t create any difficult situations for the defensive line of Indonesia.
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It could be seen from this draw that Vietnam had a lot of difficulties in controlling the match when the opponents blocked the middle of the pitch. Indonesia did a great job in separating the lines of Vietnam. There were times that midfielder Quang Hai had to play deep to receive and deliver ball, and forward Tien Linh was alone in the other half and couldn’t receive ball. Even when coach Park Hang Seo made some substitutions in the second half, Vietnam couldn’t break the deadlock.
The 0-0 away draw with Indonesia in the first leg causes a disadvantage for Vietnam. According to the away goal rule, if Indonesia score a goal at My Dinh Stadium, Vietnam have to win the match with at least 1 goal more than the opponent in order to advance to the final. In case the two sides draw 0-0 in the regular time and extra time, a penalty shootout will be played to decide the winners. Besides luck, players have to remain calm and composed under pressure situations to win penalty shootouts. Coach Park doesn’t seem to expect a penalty shootout. Therefore, he has to make a careful tactic for the match with Indonesia.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
