Thai media 'fears' Vietnam national team

After Vietnam's impressive 3-0 win against Bangladesh, the large Thai football fanpage Buriram Prankster V2 promptly posted an attention-grabbing article.

This page posed a challenging question: “Which Southeast Asian team can currently compete with Vietnam?”

Moreover, they emphasized the strength of the Vietnam national team with the naturalized duo Hoàng Hên and Nguyễn Xuân Son, along with the return of the extremely formidable regional defender Đoàn Văn Hậu. The post concluded with the striking statement “The Vietnam national team is truly formidable”, this fanpage's post somewhat acknowledges Vietnam's superior position in Southeast Asia.

The Vietnam national team delivered a convincing performance by defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in a FIFA Days friendly match on March 26 at Hàng Đẫy Stadium. This result not only excited fans but also gave coach Kim Sang Sik and his team favorable momentum ahead of their match against Malaysia.

Right after the kick-off, the Vietnam national team quickly dominated and scored an early opening goal. In the 7th minute, from a corner kick on the left side, Phạm Tuấn Hải's shot deflected off a Bangladesh player, leaving the goalkeeper unable to react. The early goal boosted the home team's confidence, and they continuously pressured the opponent.

Just 8 minutes later, the lead doubled. From a precise cross, Phạm Xuân Mạnh positioned himself smartly and executed a dangerous header, making it 2-0. Under constant pressure from Vietnam, Bangladesh struggled to organize attacks and frequently found themselves defensively overwhelmed.

Before the first half ended, Hai Long further impressed with a skillful move. This midfielder confidently broke into the box and delivered an accurate diagonal shot, securing a 3-0 lead within the first 45 minutes. This goal clearly demonstrated the technical superiority and composure of the Vietnamese players.

In the second half, the match dynamics didn't change much as the Vietnam national team continued to control the game completely. Numerous opportunities were created, especially through combinations involving Khuất Văn Khang, Hoàng Hên, and Nguyễn Xuân Son. However, lack of precision in final finishing prevented the home team from increasing the lead.

Nevertheless, Vietnam's defense remained solid, denying the opponent any significant chances. Bangladesh's rare dangerous shots were easily handled. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for the home team, accurately reflecting the dominant performance produced by coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad.