COACH The U-23 Timor Leste National Team, Fabio Magrao, compared the quality of the U-23 Indonesian National Team and the U-23 Vietnam National Team at the 2021 SEA Games. He said the Indonesian U-23 National Team’s playing style was slower than the U-23 Vietnam National Team.
Fabio Magrao’s answer falls into the surprising category. Because, the U-23 Indonesian National Team was able to play tactically, especially in the second round, as well as slaughtering Timor Leste 4-1.
(The Vietnam U-23 National Team is said to be faster than the U-23 Indonesian National Team)
This is different from Vietnam when they met Timor Leste. Apart from only winning 2-0 over Timor Leste, Vietnam’s opening goal was only created in 53 minutes via Nguyen Van Tung’s action.
“The two backgrounds of Vietnamese and Indonesian football have big differences. Meanwhile, Indonesia is playing slowly,” said Fabio Magrao quoting from Soha Vn, Monday (16/5/2022).
Fabio Magrao said the Vietnam U-23 national team had a fast game. Unmitigated, he predicts Vietnam has the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“Vietnam have good quality and physical players,” continued Fabio Magrao.
“I was impressed with Vietnam’s number 9 and 17 in the match. I like midfielder No. 14. He plays very well in that position,” continued the Brazilian tactician.
(Fabio Magrao, coach of the U-23 Timor Leste national team)
“Vietnamese football has developed very fast in recent years. Their football competition is also very strong,” said Fabio Magrao.
Timor Leste failed to advance to the 2021 SEA Games semifinals because they always lost four matches in Group A of the 2021 SEA Games. Meanwhile, the Vietnam U-23 National Team and the U-23 Indonesian National Team advanced to the semifinals after finishing in positions one and two in Group A of the SEA Games. 2021.
