Nam Định is set to face Gamba Osaka in a decisive battle for the top spot in the AFC Champions League Two

21/10/2025 14:22:00 VictoryVox

The Steel Blue Nam Định Club is facing difficulties in the V-League, the competition where they hold the current championship title. Nevertheless, when competing in Asia at the AFC Champions League Two, their fighting spirit remains very high.

At the pre-match press conference before their third Group F match in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two against Gamba Osaka, coach Vũ Hồng Việt said: "This is an important match because both we and our opponents are competing for the top spot, each having secured two wins previously.

Both coach Vũ Hồng Việt and central defender Lucas Alves have shown strong determination ahead of the game against Gamba Osaka. Photo: TXND

I am very impressed by Gamba Osaka’s midfield. They have two highly skilled central midfielders. Moreover, their forward wearing jersey number 7 is also very dangerous. These are the players we need to watch carefully in this match."

After two matches played, coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s team ranks second in Group F with 6 points, having beaten Ratchaburi (3-1) and Eastern (1-0). The Japanese club Gamba Osaka also has 6 points but leads the group due to a superior goal difference compared to Steel Blue Nam Định.

The match between Gamba Osaka and Steel Blue Nam Định will be held at 17:00 tomorrow, October 22, promising to be a major challenge as well as an opportunity for the Vietnamese team to confirm their status on the continental stage.

Meanwhile, central defender Lucas Alves said: "Teams from the J.League are very strong, and Gamba Osaka is no exception. We have some experience facing Japanese teams, having played against Hiroshima last season.

It won’t be easy, but Nam Định will give their best effort in tomorrow’s match."

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