World Cup 2022 Qualification: Vietnam vs Malaysia match possibly cancelled

This match will take place on March 31,

However, in the latest announcement from the Football Association of Asia, the next matches of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers may be delayed due to the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Covid-19 is the cause of a series of Asian leagues in particular and the world in general being postponed, even some countries have limited import and export citizenship.

“I can only disclose that some matches in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers in Asia in March may be delayed, or some other measures may be taken.

AFC is still closely monitoring the situation, we will need to discuss and consult with the FIFA World Football Association before making a decision, in case any match held will have to receive agreement from some parties,” Datuk Windsor Paul John, secretary general of the Asian Football Federation, told the press.

If the upcoming match is postponed, this will have a significant impact on the plans of the national teams, including Vietnam.Vietnam is scheduled to assemble on March 21 in Ho Chi Minh City, practice for a week and have a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan on March 26 before departing for Malaysia.

Vietnam is currently leading Group G with 11 points and an unbeaten record. If they continue to beat Malaysia in the next match, the opportunity to go to the third qualifying round will be wide opened.