India will face Vietnam in an international friendly in Nam Dinh on Saturday, October 12th. This match marks the first under the leadership of India’s new head coach, Manolo Marquez, who is eager to secure his inaugural victory.
India’s recent performances have been mixed, with a draw against Mauritius and a 0-3 loss to Syria in the Intercontinental Cup last month. Despite these results, Marquez remains optimistic about his team’s potential.
Vietnam, ranked 116th in the FIFA rankings, poses a formidable challenge for India. In their previous encounters, Vietnam defeated India 1-2 in 2004 and 3-0 in 2022. However, India managed to secure a 3-1 victory in 2010 thanks to a hat-trick from Sunil Chhetri.
Marquez acknowledged the difficulty of facing Vietnam but expressed confidence in his team’s abilities. He emphasized the importance of physical fitness and the absence of key players due to injuries.
“We’re still in the beginning of the season,” Marquez said. “I don’t want to talk much about the ones who are not here. We called these players because we think they are the best to play against Vietnam.”
The India vs Vietnam football match will take place at 4:30 PM IST on Saturday, October 12th, at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The match will be live streamed in India via Fancode and on VFF’s YouTube channel.
