BREAKING: Malaysia vs Vietnam in World Cup qualifying 2022 delayed

PSSI has received a letter from the Asian Football Federation (AFC) announcing that the match between Indonesia and hosts Thailand, scheduled for March 26, has been postponed until October 8. Similarly, Indonesia's home match with the United Arab Emirates on March 31, was changed to October 13, 2020. The match with Vietnam is scheduled to take place on June 4 moves to November 12.

This means that the match of Vietnam and Malaysia team is also delayed. Currently, Vietnam Football Federation has not made an official announcement about the specific schedule of the team in the near future.

PSSI President Mochamad Iriawan said: "Our national team was prepared last month. The plan is for mid March to gather. But we both understand the complicated developments of Covid-19 epidemic in the world, directly or indirectly affecting the activities of football. The health of the community must be at the forefront."

The World Cup 2022 qualifying schedule is not unhappy information for Park Hang-seo. The Korean strategist is facing forces difficulties, especially in defense.

Dinh Trong and Trong Hoang are definitely absent due to suspension. Duy Manh will have to take a long-term break due to a tendon injury. Quang Hai, Xuan Manh and Xuan Truong has not been able to compete yet. While Van Hau will take 2-3 weeks to recover. Thus, delaying the schedule can help the pillars of the Vietnamese team to return in time.

Currently, Vietnam is at the top of Group G with 11 points after 5 matches. Just need 4-6 points in the last 3 matches, Vietnam is likely to be the first time to participate in the final qualifying of a World Cup.