Thanh Nien reviewed three players with overseas backgrounds in Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines: Williams Minh Hoang and Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh started, while Khoa Ngo appeared as a substitute. Minh Hoang assisted Nguyen Dinh Bac for the only goal.

The article's assessment of their adaptation and performance is post-match analysis, not a declared future selection order. The three did not all start the match.