Things are changing in Vietnam with the gradual "liberalization" of the economy, which, translated into football, means more professionalism, sponsorships, the introduction of players and coaches and other things unprecedented for the country. Newcomer Bin Ding surprised with her transfer moves (20 new players), while she won undefeated (3-2-0) the established preparation tournament!
Song Lam, on the other hand, was rather weakened as key executives left or retired, without finding at least equal replacements. In addition to today's game, the newly acquired Brazilian striker Bruno will be absent (20/10 last year with Hong Lynch), while the captain (center back) Van Kang is extremely doubtful.