Vietnam will play the second match in Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup against Indonesia. The Garuda squad, which is studded with hereditary players, does not make opponents afraid.
Vietnam vs Indonesia will be presented in the second match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup. The match will be held at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Friday (19/1/2024).
Both teams both lost in their first match. Vietnam was beaten by Japan 2-4, while Indonesia was silenced by Iraq 1-3
The two Southeast Asian representatives will fight again on the Asian Cup stage, after previously meeting frequently in the AFF Cup. Indonesia now comes with a different squad.
Indonesia came to the 2023 Asian Cup bringing many hereditary players. Four additional hereditary players were brought in apart from Elkan Baggott and Jordi Amat, namely Sandy Walsh, Ivar Jenner, Rafael Struick and Justin Hubner, who all play in Europe.
The six hereditary players did not make Vietnam afraid. Defender Vo Minh Trong admitted that his team was ready to serve him and achieve the best results.
“Indonesia’s advantage is its enthusiasm and the presence of naturalized players. I know their squad has 5 or 6 naturalized European players. However, facing Indonesia or any opponent, the Vietnamese team always plays with a spirit of dedication, determination to achieve the best results,” said Vo Minh Trong, reported by Thanh Nien media.
The match will also be a determining factor for Vietnam and Indonesia regarding their fate in the 2023 Asian Cup. Vo Minh Trong admitted that his team had prepared as best as possible.
“In terms of performance, the coach has prepared it, I won’t reveal it,” he said.
“And we are always ready to fight, because this is an important match that determines the Vietnamese team’s ability to continue moving forward,” explained the 22-year-old Vietnamese player.