Sat Oct 12 10:50:00 UTC 2024: ## India Takes on Vietnam in Friendly Match: Blue Tigers Aim for First Win Under Marquez
**Nam Dịnh, Vietnam:** The Indian men’s national football team is set to face Vietnam in a friendly match at the Thien Truong Stadium on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, at 4:30 PM IST. This match marks India’s first test since their disappointing performance in the Intercontinental Cup, where they lost the final to Syria.
Head coach Manolo Marquez is looking for his first victory as the leader of the Blue Tigers, ranked 126th in the world. The match will be a tough one against Vietnam, ranked 116th.
The starting lineup for India sees Farukh Choudhary earning his first cap in three years, leading the attack as a lone striker. Brandon Fernandes will support him in the midfield, with Suresh Singh and Lalengmawia anchoring the defense. A notable change sees Bengaluru FC’s Naorem Roshan starting on the left wing, instead of the usual Manvir, Liston, or Vikram Partap.
Vietnam, meanwhile, is expected to play with intensity, utilizing their fast-paced wide players to attack the Indian defense.
The match will be streamed live on the Fancode app and website, as well as on VFF’s YouTube channel. Stay tuned to Sportstar’s website and app for live coverage and updates throughout the match.
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