Vietnam will play their second leg match of the final Asian Qualifiers of FIFA World Cup 2022 against Saudi Arabia at My Dinh Stadium at 7pm on November 16. After a losing streak, winning or losing is not a big concern of Vietnam any more. Instead, Vietnamese players can play with relaxed mentality and at their best.
Vietnam will play their second leg match of the final Asian Qualifiers of FIFA World Cup 2022 against Saudi Arabia at My Dinh Stadium at 7pm on November 16. After a losing streak, winning or losing is not a big concern of Vietnam any more. Instead, Vietnamese players can play with relaxed mentality and at their best.
After five matches in the first leg, Vietnam has experienced and learnt from experience playing against strong teams in the region. It can be said that, Vietnam will start from nothing in the second leg. The cheer from home supporters is expected to create psychological effects helping the players play better and gain points.
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Vietnam lost 1-3 to Saudi Arabia in the first leg. Vietnamese players performed well in this match and scored the opener. However, the pressure of playing at the home field of the opponents together with unnecessary mistakes made Vietnam be reduced to ten men and conceded two penalty goals. In order to win against Saudia Arabi, who use pragmatic approach, have good physical fitness and some players who can create opportunities, Vietnam need to improve their defensive line. In the previous matches, Vietnam displayed defensive play with many layers. However, there was a lack of connection among lines, creating opportunities for the opponents to exploit.
In the upcoming match with Saudi Arabia, Vietnamese players should remove the pressure of having to win and try to play at their best. This may help them to remain their pace and formation. Vietnam often play confidently against teams from West Asia. In the first leg, Quang Hai helped Vietnam strike first with a goal. This can become a driving force for Vietnam in the second leg match.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia are showing their careful preparation to secure another win, stretching their unbeaten streak intact to consolidate their top position in Group B. Currently, Saudi Arabia, Iran and South Korea are the three teams who have been unbeaten. Reportedly, Saudi Arabia may play without six key players due to injuries, namely goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais, center back Yasser Al Shahrani, midfielders Abdullah Otayf, Al Khabrani, Al Hamdan and Abdullah Madu. This is a good opportunity for the Vietnam to have a good match against the opponents, play confidently, and secure their first points.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
