AFC unexpectedly 'gifts' Vietnam team ahead of match against Bangladesh

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) homepage shows special interest in the friendly match between Vietnam and Bangladesh, anticipating the performance of the home team's stars.

On March 26 morning, the homepage AFC Asian Cup suddenly posted images and information about the friendly match between Vietnam and Bangladesh, scheduled at 19:00 that evening. The page expressed anticipation for Vietnam's lineup against the South Asian opponent. “Waiting for Vietnam team's dream lineup to show,” AFC Asian Cup wrote.

In this training session, besides familiar faces, Vietnam team welcomes the first appearance of naturalized midfielder Do Hoang Hen, along with the return of defender Doan Van Hau and center-back Tran Dinh Trong. These are players who have performed well in V-League recently, expected to bring positive new energy to the red-shirted team.

It is expected that in this friendly match, coach Kim Sang Sik will continue using the familiar 3-4-3 formation. In goal, Dang Van Lam is likely to be chosen. The trio of center-backs Doan Van Hau (left), Do Duy Manh (center), and Bui Hoang Viet Anh (right) are expected to provide solidity for the defense.

In midfield, the central midfield pair Nguyen Hoang Duc and Le Pham Thanh Long will manage the play. The wing positions belong to Cao Pendant Quang Vinh on the left and Truong Tien Anh on the right, players known for good attacking support and speed in transition situations.

On the forward line, Do Hoang Hen is likely to play on the left wing, while Nguyen Hai Long handles the right wing. At center forward, Xuan Son is expected to be the most anticipated player.