Vietnam and Indonesia, each wanting to safe their first factors within the 2023 Asian Cup, will go head-to-head on Friday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.
With their preliminary defeats in thoughts, these underdog groups are decided to show their fortunes round and make a mark in Group D.
Match Preview:
Vietnam began their opening fixture towards Japan with an sudden lead, displaying their potential to trigger an upset.
Nevertheless, they had been unable to take care of their benefit and in the end succumbed to a 4-2 defeat. This setback appeared to have an effect on their morale within the second half.
However, beneath the steering of skilled French supervisor Philippe Troussier, the Golden Star Warriors stay hopeful and are aiming to compete for the title this season.
At the moment sitting second in Group F with three factors from two matches, Vietnam is on observe to qualify for the third stage of 2026 World Cup qualification.
Indonesia, however, suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to Iraq of their opening match. Regardless of displaying promise early on, they conceded a late objective simply earlier than half-time and struggled to create significant possibilities within the second half.
Having by no means been defeated of their Asian Cup opener earlier than, Tim Garuda shall be decided to bounce again from this defeat.
Nevertheless, defensively, they’ve been inconsistent in current months, conceding a number of objectives in three of their final 4 matches throughout all competitions.
Group Information:
For Vietnam, a number of younger gamers made appearances of their first match, with Nguyen Van Truong and Nguyen Filip incomes their second caps for the senior group.
Captain Do Hung Dung is nearing his fortieth cap milestone, whereas Vu Van Thanh and Nguyen Van Toan are approaching 50 and 60 caps, respectively.
Nguyen Dinh Bac and Pham Tuan Hai impressed with their objectives, contributing to Vietnam’s attacking menace.
Indonesia confronted considerations over captain Asnawi Mangkualam’s health after a muscle damage, however he managed to characteristic of their opening match towards Iraq earlier than being substituted at halftime.
Pratama Arhan made his fortieth worldwide look, whereas Justin Hubner and Yakob Sayuri added depth to the group.
Doable Lineups:
Vietnam: (3-4-2-1)
Filip;
Binh, B. Anh, Tai;
T. Anh, Son, N. Ahn, Khang;
Dung, Bac;
Hai
Indonesia: (4-1-4-1)
Ari;
Mangkualam, Ridho, Baggott, Arhan;
Klok;
Sayuri, Salaeman, Hubner, Ferdinan;
Struick
Prediction: Vietnam 2-1 Indonesia
In what guarantees to be an evenly matched encounter, each Vietnam and Indonesia have the potential to safe a victory. Nevertheless, with Troussier’s in depth event expertise, Vietnam could have a slight edge.