Uzbekistan - Qatar will be looking to secure a crucial win over high-flying Vietnam when the two sides meet in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 Group B encounter today.
Qatar suffered a 0-1 loss in the hands of Iran on Wednesday while Vietnam enjoyed a dream start with a 1-0 defeat of Australia.
Following the disappointing result against Iran, head coach Inaki Abadia stressed that Qatar must improve to salvage their campaign.
“We are coming off a very tough game against Iran,” said Abadia. “We had our chances but were unable to convert them. We know where we need to improve when we face Vietnam."
“One of the key areas of improvement will be ball pos-session. We must be able to hold on to the ball much longer. That is crucial for our next game. We must not allow Vietnam to play from box to box, which we did against Iran.”
Meanwhile, Vietnam, bolstered by the win and their impressive attacking and defensive display against Australia, are determined to maintain their momentum against Qatar.