Khuất Văn Khang makes unexpected remarks about Malaysia ahead of the crucial match.

Midfielder Khuất Văn Khang confirms that the Malaysian national team is still very threatening, and stresses that the Vietnamese national team must strive to the utmost in the decisive Asian Cup 2027 qualifying round match.

Midfielder Khuất Văn Khang continues to demonstrate his crucial role in the lineup. of Thể Công Viettel by contributing to the narrow victory over Bắc Ninh FC. in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 National Cup. Not only performing outstandingly at the club level, the 2003-born player also quickly shifted his focus to the task with the Vietnamese national team in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.

In the match held on March 21st evening, Thể Công Viettel secured a 1-0 victory thanks to an early goal by foreign player Lucao in the 14th minute. This goal allowed the military-themed team to completely control the game, maintaining dominance in both attack and defense before preserving the score until the end.

In that game situation, Khuất Văn Khang was one of the most active players on the midfield line. He was trusted by coach Velizar Popov to play the full 90 minutes and continuously created dangerous situations. Most notably was the bicycle kick attempt late in the match, a move showcasing technique and confidence, though it couldn't bring a second goal for his team.

After the match, the young midfielder couldn't hide his regret over the missed opportunity, while emphasizing the team's competitive spirit: “Every match is difficult, we tried our best to win. The immediate priority is reaching the semi-finals. I regret the bicycle kick situation at the end of the match but will strive harder in upcoming games.”

This victory not only helped Thể Công Viettel secure a semi-final berth, but also provided a significant morale boost for the players before joining the national team camp. Immediately after the match, Văn Khang will join the forces of coach Kim Sang-sik. to prepare for the decisive match against the Malaysian national team in the final round of Group F for Asian Cup 2027 qualification.

Notably, when assessing the opponent, Khuất Văn Khang remained cautious despite Malaysia's recent forfeit loss: “The Malaysian national team is still a troublesome opponent. Even though they forfeited, in the final match, every team will try their utmost. We are playing at home so must exert even more effort. If given the chance to play, I will strive to perform my best.” This statement demonstrates the high concentration level of the Vietnamese national team ahead of the decisive match.