Duong Hong Son: 'Thailand must avoid Vietnam at the AFF Cup' 2
`The draw results are quite favorable for Vietnam. Looking at names like Malaysia or Indonesia, many people think this group is heavy, but in reality it is not like that,` Duong Hong Son analyzed with VnExpress.
According to the results of the AFF Cup 2020 group draw on the afternoon of September 21, Vietnam is in Group B with Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos and Cambodia.
Former Vietnamese players believe that Vietnam will easily overcome opponents like Malaysia and Indonesia to win first place in Group B AFF Cup 2020. Photo: Duc Dong
`I see some opinions that Vietnam will have to calculate to avoid Thailand in the semi-finals. But I think the opposite. We are the defending champions, number one in Southeast Asia and participating in the semi-finals.
Under Coach Park, Vietnam has never lost to Southeast Asian teams, winning both the SEA Games and AFF Cup.
Former player Nguyen Quang Hai is more cautious.
`They will prepare carefully and aim for a different approach when confronting Vietnam. Therefore, I think Vietnam cannot be subjective but must determine to compete seriously and with the highest determination to gain an advantage.`
AFF Cup 2020 takes place from December 5, 2021 to January 1, 2022.
