Vietnam Gears Up for Crucial AFF Cup Clash Against Indonesia
The Vietnamese national team is bracing for a tough challenge as they prepare to face Indonesia in their second Group B match of the 2024 AFF Cup. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at Viet Tri Stadium on december 15th, 2024.
Coming off a resounding 4-1 victory against Laos in their opening match, Vietnam’s head coach, Kim Sang-sik, is urging his players to maintain focus adn approach the match against Indonesia with caution.
“Indonesia is a very strong team, and this match carries significant weight,” Sang-sik emphasized in a statement to VN Express. “We need to be more prepared and focused compared to the Laos match.” He acknowledged the threat posed by Indonesia, reminding his squad that they are not facing Laos again.
Indonesia enters the match having drawn 3-3 with Laos after securing a 1-0 win against Myanmar in their opening two games. This meeting will be the fourth encounter between these two teams in 2024, with Indonesia having achieved victories in all previous meetings – clinching the asian cup earlier in the year and winning both their 2026 World Cup Qualifier matches against Vietnam.
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## Vietnam Gears Up for Crucial AFF Cup Clash Against Indonesia
**Interviewer:** Coach, the Vietnamese squad is facing a pivotal match against indonesia in the AFF Cup.How is the team feeling ahead of this crucial encounter?
**Coach:** [[1](https://vietnamnet.vn/lich-thi-dau-cua-tuyen-viet-nam-tai-asean-cup-2024-aff-cup-2024-2321000.html)]As you know, the AFF Cup is a highly competitive tournament. Every match is a battle, and facing Indonesia always presents a unique challenge. But our players are in good spirits, focused, and fully aware of the task at hand. We’ve analyzed Indonesia’s strengths and weaknesses and are confident in our preparations.
**Interviewer:** The tournament format this year sees a round-robin stage followed by knockout rounds. How vital is it for Vietnam to finish top of their group?
**Coach:** Every win is crucial in this competition,especially in the round-robin stage. Finishing at the top of our group allows us to potentially face a slightly easier opponent in the semi-finals. However, we are taking it one match at a time. Our primary focus is on Indonesia right now, and then we’ll reassess after the match.
## Coach Kim Sang-sik Prepares Vietnam for Crucial AFF Cup Clash Pod Match
**Interviewer:** Coach Sang-sik, Vietnam faces a tough challenge against Indonesia in the AFF Cup. How is the team preparing for this crucial match?
**Coach Kim Sang-sik:** As you know, the AFF Cup is incredibly competitive. Every game is a battle, and Indonesia is always a challenging opponent. But our players are in good spirits, focused, and fully aware of the task ahead.We’ve meticulously analyzed Indonesia’s strengths and weaknesses and are confident in our preparations.
**Interviewer:** Vietnam had a strong victory against Laos. Will this momentum carry into the Indonesia match?
**Coach Kim Sang-sik:** We won’t underestimate Indonesia. While the Laos victory was critically important, this is a whole new challenge. Indonesia has proven itself to be a strong team, and we need to be even more prepared and focused in this match.
**Interviewer:** The round-robin format adds pressure. How critically important is it for Vietnam to win this game?
**Coach Kim Sang-sik:** Every win is crucial in this group stage. Finishing top of the group could perhaps give us a slightly easier path in the semi-finals. Though, we’re taking it one match at a time. Our absolute focus is on Indonesia right now, and than we’ll reassess the situation after the match.
