Vietnam Football Hot News Today March 10: Malaysian Newspaper Mentions Van Hau and Xuan Son; Vietnam Women's Team Needs to Limit Goals Conceded Against Japan

Vietnam Football Hot News Today March 10: Malaysian Newspaper Mentions Van Hau and Xuan Son; Vietnam Women's Team Needs to Limit Goals Conceded Against Japan.

Malaysian Newspaper Mentions Van Hau and Xuan Son

The New Straits Times (Malaysia) reports that Coach Kim Sang Sik is considering tactical adjustments for the Vietnam national team ahead of their match against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers on March 31.

The New Straits Times states that the friendly match with Bangladesh will help the Vietnam national team coaching staff refine their tactical plan.

The New Straits Times also indicates that Coach Kim Sang Sik might change the tactical system following the 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the previous Asian Cup qualifier, where the opponent utilized many naturalized players.

The New Straits Times mentions that defender Doan Van Hau could return to strengthen Vietnam's defense. Meanwhile, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son is expected to lead the attack.

The Vietnam national team is scheduled to gather in Hanoi starting March 21.

Southeast Asian Futsal Championship Adjusts Schedule After Cambodia's Withdrawal

According to a March 9 announcement by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), the 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal Championship will not include Cambodia as originally planned. Following this change, AFF has also adjusted the tournament schedule.

According to the revised schedule, the tournament will take place from April 6 to 12, 2026 at the Nonthaburi Indoor Stadium. Teams will play a single round-robin group stage from April 6 to 8 to determine the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals (April 10). The third-place match and final are scheduled for April 12.

In the group stage, the Vietnam futsal team will face Myanmar on April 6, Timor-Leste on April 7, and host Thailand on April 8. The two best-performing teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals, continuing to compete for a spot in the tournament final.

What Conditions Does the Vietnam Women's Team Need to Reach the Asian Cup Quarterfinals

Groups A and B of the Asian Cup 2026 have officially concluded their group stages. In crucial matches, Uzbekistan women defeated Bangladesh 4-0 (Group B), while Philippines also overcame Iran 2-0 (Group A).

Both Uzbekistan and Philippines finished the group stage in third place with 3 points and a goal difference of -2. The difference lies only in goals scored: Uzbekistan scored 4 goals (conceded 6), while Philippines scored 2 goals (conceded 4). Uzbekistan temporarily ranks above Philippines in the third-place standings and officially secures one of the two advancement spots.

The Vietnam women's team currently has 3 points (win against India) and a goal difference of 0 (scored 2, conceded 2) after two matches played. In the final round, Vietnam must face Japan.

Vietnam will officially advance if they draw or lose to Japan by a one-goal margin. If they lose by a two-goal margin, Vietnam's goal difference will drop to -2, matching Philippines. At this point, the deciding factor will be goals scored.

If they lose by a margin of three goals or more, the Vietnam team will be eliminated.