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Two Chinese Media Predict Disappointment for Thailand U23 in Upcoming Intense Match Against Vietnam at Chinas Four-Nation Tournament

Thaifootball27 Mar 2026 19:29 GMT+7

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Two Chinese Media Predict Disappointment for Thailand U23 in Upcoming Intense Match Against Vietnam at Chinas Four-Nation Tournament

Two Chinese media outlets predict disappointment as Thailand U23 prepare to face Vietnam in a heated Four-Nation Football Tournament match in China.

On 27 March 2026, the latest updates before the match between Thailand U23 and Vietnam U23 in the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament Xi'an, the second match held in Xi'an, People's Republic of China.

In the opening matches, Thailand U23 drew 2-2 against China U23, while Vietnam U23 drew 1-1 with North Korea U23, leaving all four teams with one point each.

Both Thailand U23 and Vietnam U23 took early leads but failed to maintain them, missing the chance to secure wins in their tournament debuts.

The host Chinese media covering the tournament analyzed the upcoming Thailand U23 vs. Vietnam U23 match, with two outlets providing interesting perspectives as follows.

Sohu website

"The teams in this tournament are evenly matched, and the fact that both opening games ended in draws shows no significant differences. Therefore, the match between Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 is likely to finish in a draw."

Sina Sports

"Neither Vietnam U23 nor Thailand U23 fielded their full-strength lineups. The biggest weakness for both teams is their ability to maintain commitment throughout the full 90 minutes."

"Vietnam U23, under interim coach Dinh Hong Vinh, has shown many positive signs, especially in team organization and fighting spirit."

"However, inconsistency, particularly in the second half, remains an issue that needs improvement if they want to capitalize on their advantages."

"Meanwhile, Thailand U23 plays a fast-paced attacking game and can create goal opportunities, but their fitness and concentration weaknesses were clearly seen in their game against China U23."

"If they cannot overcome these weaknesses, they may remain disadvantaged and lose to a well-organized team like Vietnam U23."

Thailand U23 Schedule  CFA Team China International Youth Tournament Xi'an

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Thailand U23 vs Vietnam U23

14:00 Thailand Time

Fengdong Football Park East Stadium

Live broadcast on

- Thairath TV Channel 32

- Thairath websitewww.thairath.co.th/tv/live

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