(Live football) - The Vietnam futsal team and Thailand enter a key confrontation with tactical considerations, both probably focusing on saving strength for the upcoming quarterfinal stage.
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The first half ends officially with a 0-0 score.
18': A Vietnamese player's turnover allowed Narongsak to rush forward and shoot, but the Thai player's attempt went over the crossbar beyond goalkeeper Văn Tú's goal.
13': Osamanmusa sprinted with determination, but two Vietnamese players closed in quickly and effectively covered, successfully stopping the attack and preventing Thailand from threatening Văn Tú's goal.
11': Taking advantage of space in the central area, Ngọc Ánh boldly fired a powerful shot, but the ball flew over Thailand's goal.
7': No goal
Công Viên broke away quickly and faced the goalkeeper one-on-one, but his shot failed to beat the Thai keeper.
3': Both teams adjusted their lineups. Thailand decided to bring in their main striker Osamanmusa to boost their attacking power.
1': First half begins
Vietnam team kicks off first.
Compared to SEA Games 33, the Vietnam futsal team shows improvement thanks to the return of wingers Đoàn Phát and Thái Huy, which makes the wing play more flexible and dynamic. Pivot Thịnh Phát is also gradually asserting his role in attacking situations, contributing to the recent two victories and making a difference compared to before.
On the other hand, the Thailand futsal team continues to affirm their top Asian status with convincing wins over Lebanon and Kuwait. Pivot Osamanmusa stands out with 5 goals out of 8 total, demonstrating impressive attacking efficiency. In terms of squad strength and performance, Thailand is still considered the favorite against Vietnam.
However, it is likely both teams will start cautiously, prioritizing calculations for the quarterfinals rather than winning at all costs. The situation in Group B has been settled early as Vietnam and Thailand have qualified, while potential quarterfinal opponents are probably Indonesia or Iraq. Under these circumstances, a draw is seen as a safe option, allowing both teams to conserve energy, avoid injury risks, and preserve their squad for the important next stage.