Nepal aims to earn points, goalkeeper looks forward to exchanging jerseys with Đặng Văn Lâm

13/10/2025 18:45:00 ChampionChatter

Nepal’s coach Matt Ross aims to secure points when facing Vietnam again in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, with the match taking place at 7:30 PM on October 14 at Thống Nhất Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City).

"We have reviewed the first leg. The players were disappointed by conceding three goals. I also pointed out areas where they underperformed to prepare for the second leg.

Regarding tomorrow’s match, we will do everything possible to challenge the Vietnamese team.

Of course, we always give our utmost determination when on the field. However, I wouldn’t say we have fully recovered to 100% fitness yet," Coach Matt Ross emphasized.

Coach Matt Ross is confident about aiming for points against Vietnam

However, Nepal’s players have worked hard recently and hope to take the field with their best spirit and form.

Our goal is to earn points, and I understand the Vietnamese team also faces pressure to win from their fans and the journalists here.

I told my players that Vietnam’s transfer value is 3 to 4 times higher than ours.

Regardless, tomorrow’s match is our home game, and the entire team will fight with all their might.

We have practiced set pieces thoroughly. Nepal has strong attacking players, which is the key to breaking through Vietnam’s defense.

Nepal has just gone through the rainy season, so our players are used to such weather conditions. For us, playing in the rain can even be an advantage. Players like our goalkeeper here are familiar with these weather and field conditions."

From the players, captain goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong shared, "I am really looking forward to facing Vietnam again.

The turning point in the first leg was the red card, which led to us conceding two more goals in the second half.

I want to compete fairly with Vietnam, of course, eleven against eleven.

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