While acknowledging external factors, Phan Anh Tu and Bae Ji-won believe Vietnamese players must improve ball control and finishing in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
Vietnam's 2-0 victory over Laos in the final round of Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers marked the first time the team displayed an intention to organize central attacks, reflecting coach Kim Sang-sik's strategy to enhance offense and rapid ball movement.
After scoring against Laos in the final Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son bent down to kiss his right leg, which had suffered a severe injury sidelining him for 318 days.
Nguyen Xuan Son and Pham Tuan Hai scored goals, helping Vietnam secure a victory in the fifth match of the Asian Cup 2027 final qualifiers on the evening of 19/11.
Coach Kim Sang-sik was not satisfied with the team's performance using a new formation, which prevented them from scoring early in their 2-0 victory over Laos in the Asian Cup 2027 final qualifiers on 19/11.
Coach Kim Sang-sik anticipates the comeback of naturalized Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son, as they face Laos in the fifth match of group F in the 2027 asian cup qualifiers.
