After reaching the AFF Championship final, Vietnam aims to keep up their impressive performance as they host Hong Kong in a friendly match on Thursday. The Dragons, who have been unable to win in their last six matches, are under increased pressure to achieve a victory.
Vietnam aims to seize the current momentum, so there may not be many changes from the lineup that started in the previous AFF Championship. Given their strong defensive performance, it is unlikely that there will be any alterations, as Park Hang-seo prefers a back five formation. Hong Kong has demonstrated their capability to employ a strong formation, which is expected to enhance their offensive displays. It is probable that Wu Chun Ming will be positioned in the midfield and he will face significant pressure in handling the challenges posed by their opponents.
Vietnam aim to quickly regain their momentum following two winless matches after a break since January. The defeat in the second leg of AFF championship was their first in 12 matches across all competitions, which goes to show the overall strength of the team. Their strength lies in their defensive abilities, making them difficult to score against.
Hong Kong’s winless streak of six consecutive matches has increased the pressure on them. They must now shift the momentum in their favor. Throughout this period, they have struggled to score, scoring only once, bringing more difficulties. Improving their goal-scoring ability becomes a crucial focus in the upcoming international matches for Hong Kong.
Vietnam probable starting lineup: Dang, Vu, Hoang, Que, Nguyen, Doan, T. Nguyen, H.D. Nguyen, Do, T.L. Nguyen, Van Duc
Hong Kong possible starting lineup: Chan, Yea, Nunez, Tse, Leung, Wu, Law, Wong, Tan, Sun, Orr
Vietnam
| Opponents | Score |
| Thailand | 0-1 (L) |
| Thailand | 2-2 (D) |
| Indonesia | 2-0 (W) |
| Indonesia | 0-0 (D) |
| Myanmar | 3-0 (W) |
Hong Kong
| Opponents | Score |
| Malaysia | 0-2 (L) |
| Singapore | 1-1 (D) |
| Myanmar | 0-0 (D) |
| Myanmar | 2-0 (W) |
| China | 0-1 (L) |
The international friendly between Vietnam and Hong Kong will take place at Lach Tray Stadium on Thursday at 6:00 pm IST.
| Vietnam vs Hong Kong | Key Details |
| Date | June 15 (Vietnam) |
| Venue | Lach Tray Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Vietnam | 7:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Hong Kong | 8:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:00 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Vietnam can catch the live action via VTV Go.
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