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Vietnamese gamers have a good time after beating East Timor within the AFF U23 Championship’s semi-finals. They may meet Thailand within the remaining in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Images of VFF

HÀ NỘI — After a difficult semi-final, through which a goalkeeper was subbed on to play in midfield, Việt Nam’s U23s are able to do all of it once more within the AFF U23 Championship on Saturday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Talking at a pre-match briefing, coach Đinh Thế Nam stated his squad have confronted difficulties from the start of the match however overcame all of them to succeed in the ultimate towards Thailand.

His gamers are eager to beat their archrivals for the second time this week.

“Việt Nam beat East Timor after a penalty shootout to fulfill Thailand (once more) within the remaining. In addition to COVID-19, we face a physique downside as we needed to play greater than 120 minutes within the semis, which price us lots of vitality,” stated Nam.

Nam, who led the nationwide U16 crew to the Asian championship’s quarterfinals in 2016, praised Thailand’s high quality however didn’t wish to speak about technical points.

“I respect Thai gamers’ expertise. We’ve got hung out researching their model however actually do not wish to speak a lot about it. The win within the group spherical is just not sufficient to measure their energy,” stated Nam.

Within the remaining sport of Group C, Việt Nam beat Thailand 1-0 due to Nguyễn Trung Thành, who scored from a free kick. Việt Nam had solely 17 gamers obtainable for the sport, together with 4 who had simply arrived on the stadium after an eight-hour journey.

Ahead Võ Nguyên Hoàng of Việt Nam (proper) tries to run away from East Timor’s gamers in the course of the AFF U23 Championship semi-finals. Việt Nam received 5-3 on penalties. 

“On my facet, gamers are taking a bit of relaxation to get well from a tough match. The brand new-comers haven’t but easily built-in with the entire crew however I talked to them and praised their effort and spirit,” stated Nam.

“In our crew, the solidarity and admiration for profitable are honoured and highlighted. We will likely be again in motion to organize properly for the ultimate.”

For the ultimate, Nam will likely be with out defender Trần Quang Thịnh, who examined optimistic for the COVID-19 on Friday, however 4 different gamers, together with skipper Dụng Quang Nho, have returned damaging outcomes.

As outcome, Việt Nam could have 16 gamers able to play.

On the identical time, the Việt Nam Soccer Federation managers have requested the organisers to permit Việt Nam to bolster the crew with two extra gamers. Earlier, Việt Nam despatched 10 gamers from house to switch their COVID-19-affected teammates, the utmost variety of substitutes as of the match’s regulation.

The AFF has not but responded.

On the Thai facet, coach Salvador Garcia stated his facet are in a greater place relating to COVID-19.

Nonetheless, he confirmed within the briefing that Thailand didn’t got down to win the title, as this match is just one of their actions getting ready for the nation’s footballing future.

“Successful the ultimate is a dream, not an obsession, for Thailand. We’ll do our greatest with the gamers we now have. We hope to win but when not, there’s nothing to fret about as a result of life goes on and there are numerous tournaments forward.

“My gamers competing listed here are youthful than all different rivals. That is how we put together for our future,” stated Garcia, who refused to speak about his line-up and stated all can be revealed on Saturday.

Thailand’s midfielder Sattawas Leela (No 18) and his captain Anusak Jaiphet (No 27) within the semi-final towards Laos on the AFF U23 Championship. Thailand received 2-0. Picture aseanfootball.org

The Spanish coach believes that the ultimate sport can be very completely different from the group spherical one as a result of there are solely three Vietnamese gamers who defeated Thailand some days in the past who may play within the coming match. 

“That is one other U23s of Việt Nam. They’re to play with new faces, virtually 80 per cent change in comparison with the earlier match. We’ve got analysed them and located a technique to play towards them. The ultimate will likely be completely different,” stated Garcia, who hopes to face a robust Vietnamese facet with sufficient gamers.

The ultimate will kick-off at 7.30pm Hà Nội time. Supporters can watch reside on VTV6, or be up to date by means of Việt Nam Information’ reside weblog on our web site. — VNS