Vietnam clinches 3-1 win over Nepal in Group F of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers
VOV.VN - Vietnam secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Nepal in their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match on the evening of October 9 at Go Dau Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
VOV.VN - Vietnam claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nepal in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 14, thanks to an own goal from a Nepalese defender.
The match was delayed by 30 minutes due to heavy rain, which left the pitch slippery and significantly affected the quality of play.
Just three minutes in, Vietnam’s defence made an early mistake, allowing Manish Dangi to break through and face goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien, but puddles in front of goal prevented him from taking a shot.
Three minutes later, from a corner kick, defender Hieu Minh rose high to head the ball, which deflected off a Nepalese defender and went into the net, giving Vietnam the lead.
Afterward, Tien Linh and Van Vi had several chances to extend the lead, but their efforts either went wide or struck the woodwork.
In the second half, coach Kim Sang-sik’s men continued to dominate and created several scoring opportunities. Duy Manh, Dinh Bac, and Duc Chien all tried their luck, but the Nepalese goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong stood firm. On the other side, Nepal pushed forward in the final minutes but failed to capitalise on their chances.
The match ended 1-0 in favour of Vietnam. Despite the narrow win, Vietnam maintained their second-place position in Group F, trailing Malaysia by three points. In the next fixture this November, Vietnam will face Laos before the decisive clash with Malaysia in March 2026.
Head coach Kim Sang-sik admitted after the match that the poor pitch conditions had affected Vietnam’s performance, preventing the team from executing their game plan as intended. Despite the challenges, he emphasised that the most important thing was the victory, which meant the team had met its main objective.
Kim also acknowledged that Vietnam failed to score more goals and some players appeared too hurried in the final plays. In the second half, he said, fatigue set in for several players, which caused the team’s overall performance to dip below expectations.
Meanwhile, Nepal’s head coach Salyan Khadgi praised his players for their disciplined and spirited performance against Vietnam. He shared that the Nepalese team followed the tactical plan set by the coaching staff and showed great resilience in the second half despite facing stronger opponents.
Although Nepal did not win, the players gave their all on the pitch, competing with heart and determination throughout the match, he said.
VOV.VN - Vietnam are widely regarded by experts as the stronger side in terms of both quality and squad depth in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Nepal at Go Dau Stadium in Binh Duong on October 9.
VOV.VN - Ahead of two key fixtures against Nepal in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, the Vietnam national team are considered to have a clear edge, not only in experience but also in player market value, according to leading football site Transfermarkt.
Vietnam will play Nepal twice next month in the Asian Cup 2027 third round of qualifiers in HCM City against the backdrop of global headlines surrounding Malaysia’s fine over players using fake documents.
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