Thanh Nha: 'Vietnam is in a hurry before Portugal'
Unlike the opening match against the US, Vietnam did not die but pushed up the offensive formation at the opening match at Wakaito Stadium. Coach Mai Duc Chung's army intends to strike first, in order to surprise Portugal.
In fact, the team soon earned a corner and finished in the opponent's penalty area. However, the rise caused a lot of space for the defense. Due to their inferior physique and physical strength, Vietnam's defense system is easily broken once Portugal holds the ball and organizes an attack.
In the 7th minute, Sousa Alves escaped down the right wing, crossed just enough for Encarnacao to rush up to one-touch cushion, defeating goalkeeper Kim Thanh. In the 21st minute, Vietnam conceded the second goal. After Kim Thanh's kick, Portugal stole the ball and attacked quickly. Encarnacao this time played the role of a swordsman with a ball for Kika Nazareth to escape to score.
"We received the first goal early, so we were in a hurry," Thanh Nha shared after the match. "The team went up a bit high and conceded the second goal. When we were 2-0 down, it was too difficult to chase. Really, in the first half we were too hasty."
According to "Number 19", during the break between the two halves, coach Mai Duc Chung asked the team to play slower, more firmly and to implement the right tactical intentions. However, the heavy pressure as well as the lack of qualifications made Vietnam not have a significant chance to counterattack.
Vietnam did not have to receive any more goals in the second half but could not score the first goal in the World Cup as a goal. Even so, the stats also improved. In total, the team launched four shots, including one by Bich Thuy towards the Portuguese goal. In the 0-3 loss to the US, coach Mai Duc Chung's students could not finish a single time.
Empty hands after two matches, Vietnam will definitely be eliminated in the 2023 World Cup. In the last match of the group stage on August 1, the team faced the runner-up Netherlands.
