Hanoi [Vietnam], November 14: Coach Dinh Hong Vinh confidently pointed out the key factors that contributed to U.23 Singapore's victory, and this will be the motivation to build confidence for U.23 Vietnam to defeat U.23 Qatar at 7 PM on November 14th.
Vietnam U23 team is in top form
After the first two rounds of the U.23 International Friendly Football Tournament - Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026, Vietnam U.23 is the only team with a perfect winning record and will face Qatar U.23 (1 draw, 1 win) in the decisive match for the championship at 7 PM on November 14th.
To ensure optimal preparation, the U.23 Vietnam coaching staff proactively arranged for the team to train on the morning of November 13th, allowing those who had played in matches to recover as best as possible on-site, while those who had played less maintained an appropriate training volume.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh confidently stated that the Vietnam U23 team is preparing well: "In terms of technical aspects, the coaching staff's priority is to help players who have played many matches recover well, while maintaining the rhythm of movement, ball control, and readiness of the remaining players."
With the schedule already set with two matches on November 10th and 12th, we have to balance recovery and training so that the U.23 Vietnam team players can enter the final match in good condition.
In addition, we continued to focus on coordination between positions and agreed on requirements when facing U23 Qatar. I am pleased with the sense of responsibility, the adaptability of the players when personnel adjustments were made, and their ability to maintain focus.
In particular, against a Singapore U23 team that defended in large numbers, the team patiently organized attacks, maintained pressure, and found a goal. This is a positive sign for a team that hasn't had much time to prepare."
As they prepare for the final match, the Vietnam U23 team, besides high morale and confidence, also has the advantage of having a rotation system for most positions, ensuring both the starting and reserve squads are ready.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh shared his expectations for his players: "What the Vietnam U23 team needs to improve is their movement to support the player with the ball, their speed of coordination, and the quality of their finishing in the final moments."
The players need to choose better times for passing and shooting, and execute their techniques more accurately. Two wins have boosted confidence; the next requirement is to improve the quality of play and maintain consistency when facing opponents with greater pressure, such as the Qatar U23 team ."
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
