Head coach Park Hang-seo of Vietnam’s football team (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s football team are prepared to secure a win againstIndonesia in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers, said head coach Park Hang-seo.
The game will take place at 6:30pm (Hanoi time) on October 15 at the Kapten IWayan Dipta Stadium in Bali.
Vietnam gained theirfirst win of the qualification campaign against Malaysia last Thursday afterthey were held to a goalless draw by Thailand in their opener last month.Meanwhile, Indonesia have lost all three of their qualifiers so far.
“Vietnam had a difficult match at home against Malaysia. Tomorrow, we haveanother game with Indonesia away. Our rivals are very strong but fans can believein us,” said Republic of Korean coach Park at the press conference in Indonesiaon October 14.
“Indonesia are a strongteam with good players, however, we are prepared to get a victory,” Parkaffirmed.
On October 14, Parkselected a 23-man squad, with midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh and youngstriker Nguyen Trong Hung dropped.
According to Park, he didn’t select Anh to ensure his recovery from theinjury he sustained against Malaysia at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.
Meanwhile, coach Simon McMenemy of Indonesia said Vietnam would present hisside a tough game but they will face Vietnam with an united spirit.
He also praised Vietnam’s progressin the past three years.
In the last fivemeetings between the two sides, Vietnam have one win, Indonesia haveone win and the other three fixtures were draws./.
VNA
