Kyrgyzstan’s coach wants to win against Vietnam thanks to set pieces, and surprisingly mentioned the name of Dinh Bac.
Kyrgyzstan's team won convincingly against Taiwan, but the coach was still not satisfied.
On the evening of November 14, at the Thien Truong Stadium, Kyrgyzstan was a clear favorite over Taiwan. The Central Asian team quickly took control of the game after kickoff, maintaining possession for 75% of the first 20 minutes. However, against Taiwan's solid defense, Urmat Abdukaimov's players struggled to get close to the opponent's goal.
In the second half of the first half, the Kyrgyz team changed their offensive strategy, frequently moving the ball out wide to cross into the penalty area. This strategy immediately proved effective. In the 31st minute, Kayrat Uulu scored from close range, giving his team the lead. Then, in the 44th minute, Kojo capitalized on a mistake by the Taiwanese defense to make it 2-0.
In the second half, Kyrgyzstan remained the dominant team despite several substitutions. Meanwhile, Taiwan also boldly pushed forward, creating several dangerous chances but failing to convert. In the 90th minute, Akmatov scored from close range, sealing Kyrgyzstan's 3-0 victory.
Despite the comfortable victory, coach Urmat Abdukaimov was not entirely satisfied with his players' performance. In the post-match press conference, he stated that the high humidity and adverse weather conditions affected Kyrgyzstan's ball control. He emphasized how the players frequently lost possession, allowing the opponents to launch counterattacks and sapping the team's energy.
Coach Urmat Abdukaimov stressed that Kyrgyzstan must improve their ball control in organizing attacks and increase their effectiveness in capitalizing on opportunities, especially from set pieces, ahead of the match against Vietnam on November 17.
The Kyrgyz coach was particularly impressed by Dinh Bac.
Referring to the upcoming match against Vietnam in the finals of the 2026 Casper Cup, coach Urmat Abdukaimov said he watched the Vietnam-Taiwan match, as well as some recent performances by coach Kim Sang-sik's team . He said the Vietnamese team is well-organized in both attack and defense, possesses remarkable technical quality, and will be a suitable opponent for Kyrgyzstan to test their capabilities.
Head coach Urmat Abdukaimov also revealed that he spoke with central defender Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov, who plays for Thanh Hoa FC in the V-League, to learn more about the Vietnamese players and the playing conditions. He assessed Abdurakhmanov as having a good understanding of Vietnamese football, being in excellent shape, and serving as captain of Thanh Hoa FC. The Kyrgyzstan national team coach also stated that the V-League is a top-level league and that the Kyrgyz national team is fortunate to have a player like Abdurakhmanov in the
Kyrgyzstan's coach wants to win against Vietnam thanks to set pieces, and surprisingly mentioned the name of Dinh Bac.
After the 3-0 victory over Taiwan at the 2026 Casper Cup, Kyrgyzstan coach Urmat Abdukaimov turned his attention to the upcoming match against Vietnam (November 17). The coach praised Kim Sang-sik's team, particularly impressed by striker Nguyen Dinh Bac.
Kyrgyzstan's team won convincingly against Taiwan, but the coach was still not satisfied.
On the evening of November 14, at the Thien Truong Stadium, Kyrgyzstan was a clear favorite over Taiwan. The Central Asian team quickly took control of the game after kickoff, maintaining possession for 75% of the first 20 minutes. However, against Taiwan's solid defense, Urmat Abdukaimov's players struggled to get close to the opponent's goal.
In the second half of the first half, the Kyrgyz team changed their offensive strategy, frequently moving the ball out wide to cross into the penalty area. This strategy immediately proved effective. In the 31st minute, Kayrat Uulu scored from close range, giving his team the lead. Then, in the 44th minute, Kojo capitalized on a mistake by the Taiwanese defense to make it 2-0.
In the second half, Kyrgyzstan remained the dominant team despite several substitutions. Meanwhile, Taiwan also boldly pushed forward, creating several dangerous chances but failing to convert. In the 90th minute, Akmatov scored from close range, sealing Kyrgyzstan's 3-0 victory.
Despite the comfortable victory, coach Urmat Abdukaimov was not entirely satisfied with his players' performance. In the post-match press conference, he stated that the high humidity and adverse weather conditions affected Kyrgyzstan's ball control. He emphasized how the players frequently lost possession, allowing the opponents to launch counterattacks and sapping the team's energy.
Referring to the upcoming match against Vietnam in the finals of the 2026 Casper Cup, coach Urmat Abdukaimov said he watched the Vietnam-Taiwan match, as well as some recent performances by coach Kim Sang-sik's team . He said the Vietnamese team is well-organized in both attack and defense, possesses remarkable technical quality, and will be a suitable opponent for Kyrgyzstan to test their capabilities.
Head coach Urmat Abdukaimov also revealed that he spoke with central defender Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov, who plays for Thanh Hoa FC in the V-League, to learn more about the Vietnamese players and the playing conditions. He assessed Abdurakhmanov as having a good understanding of Vietnamese football, being in excellent shape, and serving as captain of Thanh Hoa FC. The Kyrgyzstan national team coach also stated that the V-League is a top-level league and that the Kyrgyz national team is fortunate to have a player like Abdurakhmanov in their squad.
In particular, when asked which Vietnamese player had impressed him, coach Urmat Abdukaimov specifically mentioned Nguyen Dinh Bac. He called the striker a great player, among the best strikers in Vietnamese