U23 Vietnam lost the second match in a row

* Scores: Yaser Hassan 51', Al-Hammadi 66', Mohammed Yousuf 83', Al-Raeesi 90'+5.

Vietnam changed four positions in the starting line-up compared to the 0-3 loss to Iraq three days ago. Goalkeeper Doan Huy Hoang replaced Quan Van Chuan, defenders Tran Quang Thinh, Le Quoc Nhat Nam and midfielder Tran Van Thang replaced Vu Tien Long, Khuat Van Khang and Nguyen Duc Viet respectively.

Vietnam still kept the 3-4-3 diagram and played pressing, while the UAE showed the ability to coordinate well and control the game. At the same time, the West Asian team possesses dangerous attacks like Ahmed Fawzi, Khalfan Al-Harasi or Al Badwawi. In particular, No. 16 Ahmed Fawzi has the ability to dribble the ball and has a good body constantly stirring up the Vietnamese defense, launching four shots in the first half to threaten Huy Hoang's goal. However, coach Troussier's students stood firm in the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, the UAE pushed up the pace and got the results in the 51st minute. They coordinated the right triangle on the right before Atiq Esam Embakoh crossed the ball to the front of the goal, allowing Yaser Hassan to cut the header and hit the ground to open the scoring. number.

The lead helps the UAE more comfortably perform the small kicking style. 65 minutes, Huy Hoang struggled to block Yaser Hassan's cross and Atiq Embakoh's shot, but only a minute later he was subdued. From the corner on the left, the ball hung to the opposite wing for Ahmed Fawzi to release into the second line. There was space, captain Mahmoud Al-Hammadi cut his right foot from outside the penalty area to make it 2-0.

Not only conceding a goal, Vietnam also lost its forces. Goalkeeper Huy Hoang, in an effort to block a long shot, hit his head on the post, leading to injury. He received first aid and then got into an ambulance to leave the field, making way for Quan Van Chuan. The Vietnamese goalkeeper was taken to the hospital for stitches on a tear near his left eye.

Coach Troussier took advantage of the right to substitute Khuat Van Khang and Quoc Viet to replace Nhat Nam and Thanh Nhan to refresh the attack. In the 72nd minute, Vietnam coordinated well on the left wing, the ball was clicked into the penalty area for Van Khang to quickly volley over the bar.

When the result was not achieved, Vietnam conceded a third goal in the 83rd minute. Still from a corner, no Vietnamese player could keep up with Mohammed Yousuf, allowing the 1.91-meter-tall defender to comfortably head into the corner. raised the score to 3-0.

In the fifth minute of compensation, midfielder Quang Thinh made a mistake to shield the player to replace Fahad Bader Barout to steal the ball. Quan Van Chuan excellently saved, but the ball hit the crossbar and bounced off the right position of Abdulla Al-Raeesi so that he went to the back foot to make the score 4-0.

Thus, after two rounds, the team has not received any points and the goal difference is -7, most likely to meet Kyrgyzstan on the evening of March 28. Meanwhile, the UAE is at the top with six points, equal to South Korea but with a better goal difference (+5 vs +4). The two teams will face each other in the final round to compete for the championship.