Indonesia newspaper wants Vietnam to thank PSSI

According to the original schedule, the Asia World Cup 2022 qualifier will return with 2 matches on the upcoming March 26 and 31. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 infections caused these matches to be canceled.

Specifically, FIFA has announced it will postpone all matches of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia in March and June to ensure safety. It is expected that the final matches of the 2nd qualifier will take place in October and November 2020. Specific schedule will be discussed by FIFA with AFC and notified to the Football Association members.

Changing the schedule of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers is actually good news for Vietnam at this time. Vietnam national team is facing many injuries of the pillars. If the matches take place in October and November, it is likely that the Korean strategist will have the best team at the time.

It is known that Indonesia Football Association is the first organization to post information about the 2022 World Cup qualifiers (before AFC and FIFA). Therefore, the Indonesian media said that Vietnam must thank PSSI for benefiting from thí tournament. Indosport wrote:

"Indonesia Football Association is the first one to announce the postponement of matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. Vietnam must thank PSSI for this useful information has helped them become more confident in Win tickets to the final qualifying round of the tournament.

It is known that Vietnam is having serious problems in the defense when facing the injuries of many pillars, including Doan Van Hau. With the change of schedule, Park Hang-seo will have more time to strengthen Vietnam’s lineup before an important match with Malaysia ".

Currently, Vietnam is at the top of Group G in the 2022 World Cup qualifying round in Asia with 11 points and many opportunities for the first time to reach the final qualifying round. If Vietnam wins 6-7 points in the remaining 3 matches, Park Hang Seo's side will accomplish their goals.