Vietnam don't have the strongest lineup, as center-back Do Duy Manh was suspended for the red card in the previous 1-3 loss against Saudi Arabia, while another key center-back, Tran Dinh Trong, was injured during training. Coach Park Hang-seo also made a change in the goalkeeper position as Dang Van Lam will start instead of Bui Tan Truong.
Dang Van Lam warms up for the Vietnam vs Australia clash at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa |
For Australia, they've only made two changes to the lineup that beat China 3-0 in the last game.
If Australia can get a victory against Vietnam, the team will establish their longest winning streak to date with 10 matches.
Under Park Hang-seo, Vietnam have never lost a match when playing in My Dinh National Stadium. However, today match is played without spectators, so the home advantage for Vietnam is negated.