Yemeni fans are stirred up after their team was drawn against Vietnam in the Asian Cup.

Following Yemen's qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup and being placed alongside Vietnam, numerous local fans voiced worries over the power of Kim Sang-sik's team, anticipating a fierce contest for the advancement spot.

In the early hours of June 5 (Vietnam time), the national team of Yemen defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the final match of the qualifying round, thereby clinching the last ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup finals. This victory allowed Yemen to finish top of Group B in qualifying with 14 points and confirmed that Group E of the tournament will consist of Vietnam, South Korea, the UAE, and Yemen.

Right after the complete draw results were known, Yemeni fans quickly engaged in lively discussions on football forums and social media. Besides being cautious about strong opponents like South Korea and the UAE, many Yemeni supporters also paid special attention to the Vietnamese team, a side that has made significant strides in recent years under Coach Kim Sang-sik.

One fan commented: "South Korea and the UAE are too strong, but Vietnam is no pushover either. This match will decide our chances of advancing past the group stage."

Meanwhile, another supporter praised the playing style of Kim Sang-sik's team: "I've watched Vietnam compete in many Asian tournaments. Their pressing game is very annoying, and they always fight until the very last minute."

Many believe that the clash with the Southeast Asian representative will be vital for Yemen. One account wrote: "If Yemen wants to create a surprise at the Asian Cup, they must take points from Vietnam. This is our direct competitor."

Additionally, many Yemeni fans acknowledged the progress of Vietnamese football in recent years. One supporter remarked: "Vietnam has been improving very quickly over the past few years. Yemen needs to prepare thoroughly if they don't want to pay the price."

Nevertheless, many Yemeni fans remain optimistic after their team's impressive qualifying campaign. With high form and a surge of confidence after returning to Asia's top stage, Yemen is expected to spring some surprises at the 2027 Asian Cup.

In the meantime, Vietnam is regarded as one of the leading representatives of Southeast Asia today. The goal for the "Golden Star Warriors" at the 2027 Asian Cup is to advance past the group stage, replicating their achievement of reaching the quarterfinals at the 2019 Asian Cup.

According to the schedule, Group E promises to be very exciting, featuring South Korea, the UAE, Vietnam, and Yemen. The competition for the advancing spots is forecast to be extremely intense.