Today at 20:30 UAE time, the Olympic team will face a tough match against Vietnam, the leader of Group A, at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the quarter-finals of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Along with the UAE and Vietnam, teams from China, Australia, Japan, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and South Korea also advanced to the quarter-finals. The Olympic team hopes this match will be a new challenge to continue their journey in the tournament with full force and secure a spot in the semi-finals, despite the difficult task against the Vietnamese team, known for its defensive solidity and tactical discipline. The winner of the match between the UAE and Vietnam will face the winner of the match between Uzbekistan and China in the same round. The Olympic team reached this stage by finishing second in Group B with four points, following a 1-1 draw with the Syrian team in the final round, advancing on goal difference. The Olympic team began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Qatar, before losing 0-3 to Japan in the second round. The Olympic team has completed all preparations for this match, with head coach Marcelo Brogli aiming to select the best lineup for the game. After the match against Syria, Brogli expressed his hope that the team would go far in this tournament. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team emerged as the best team in Group A, topping the group with nine points after three wins against Jordan (2-0), Kyrgyzstan (2-1), and Saudi Arabia (1-0). Marcelo: We are ready with all our strength. Olympic team head coach Marcelo Brogli confirmed that this stage is crucial and that the team's ambition is to reach as far as possible in the tournament. He said at a press conference yesterday: "We are facing a strong team, and we are ready with all our strength. We will stick to our style and play with a high fighting spirit and full concentration to achieve a positive result and make our fans happy."
