Bali United vs Than Quang Ninh: surprise from the Vietnamese team?

Time: 19:30 (GMT+8) on February 11th

Venue: Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

Competition: AFC Cup 2020

In the opening game of Group G - AFC Cup 2020, the team from Quang Ninh city will have to march to the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium to face the Indonesian champion Bali United. The difficulty is enormous for the Vietnamese team as their experience in the international arena is very limited.

The defense is one of the strong points of Bali, because goalkeeper Nadeo Argawinata is a notable name. The U23 goalkeeper will be a brilliant talent in Indonesian football in the near future.

In addition, foreign footballers and naturalization such as Brwa Nouri, Melvin Platje, Paulo Sérgio, Willian ... are also of very good quality and spread evenly in defenders, midfielders and forwards. Than Quang Ninh will have to be especially careful with all of them.

However, the Northern team of Vietnam is one of the clubs that make a great impression with the fast attacking play. Under coach Phan Thanh Hung's reign, Hai Huy, Mac Hong Quan formed a strong midfield duo that can control the match in both attack and defense. In addition, both Fagan and Lynch are extremely quality strikers.

Overall, being a guest will be a tough challenge for Thanh Quang Ninh. However, the strength of the Vietnamese team is not yet known. This will be an impressive display of coach Phan Thanh Hung's players in Indonesia.

Bali United vs Than Quang Ninh possible lineups:

Bali United: Nadeo Argawinata, Brwa Nouri, Melvin Platje, Muhammad Taufiq, Ilija Spasojević, Eliandry, Yabes Roni, Gunawan Dwi Cahyo, Fadil Sausu, Paulo Sérgio, Willian.

Than Quang Ninh: Tuan Linh, Thanh Hao, Tuan Tu, Xuan Hung, Neven, Hoa Hung, Mac Hong Quan, Hai Huy, Nghiem Xuan Tu, Fagan, Lynch.

Bali United vs Than Quang Ninh score prediction: 2-2