U23 Vietnam lost unfortunately to U23 Croatia

U23 Vietnam competed with Croatia U23 in the second match of the U23 Dubai Cup 2022. U23 Croatia quickly showed a better physique and physical strength by pushing up the squad to create attacking pressure. However, Croatia U23 encountered a stalemate due to a well-organized defensive formation.

From about the middle of the first half, U23 Vietnam had counterattacks that were dangerous for the opponent. Two delicious opportunities for U23 Vietnam to open the match score were given to Xuan Tu and Thanh Minh. Unfortunately, both players shot incorrectly, so the game was goalless in the first half.

In the first 15 minutes of the second half, Croatia U23 changed five players in a row. The intention of the team’s coaching staff from Europe is quite clear, they want to take advantage of their physical advantages to increase pressure on U23 Vietnam. Job The new squad of Croatia U23 was effective in terms of the game, U23 Vietnam was more pressed.

Although the opponent’s pressure was stronger than the first half, U23 Vietnam still played in secret, so Croatia U23 could not easily reach Van Chuan’s goal. The turning point of the match came in the 80th minute, Croatia U23 got on the ball quickly and midfielder Leon Belcar accurately shot from the front of the penalty area to open the scoring.

Conceding U23 Vietnam wanted to rise up to attack to find an equalizer, unfortunately with a physical foundation much worse than the opponent, coach Lee Young Jin’s army could not do anything. In the end, U23 Vietnam received a 0-1 defeat against Croatia U23.