Yemen have predictably struggled in their first two matches at the Asian Cup, but head coach Jan Kocian insists they are capable of pulling off a shock by beating Vietnam in Al Ain and potentially qualifying for the last 16.
Neither Yemen nor Vietnam have picked up a point in the United Arab Emirates so far, each nation losing their first two Group D matches.
"We are prepared for this game and I believe my players are ready to earn their first win," Kocian was quoted as saying by the Asian Cup's official website.
"My players may be a little inexperienced at this level but we are slowly improving. We have to start better against Vietnam, stay focused and play more compact football.
"I know we can play better. The slogan on our team bus reads 'never give up', so I believe this will be our chance to shine and put in a good performance."
"Yemen are the same as us, they need the three points," said Park.
"We've done some analysis on their team and they are a good side. But my team’s fighting spirit is stronger than Yemen’s and we can win. Our team will give everything we’ve got to earn the three points."
The 2007 quarter-finalists will be without centre-half Do Duy Manh, who picked up yellow cards in each of his side's opening group games.
Vietnam – Que Ngoc Hai
Vietnam's skipper shone in a losing cause as his side were beaten by tournament favourites Iran. In the absence of Manh, the defender is set to take on additional responsibility against Yemen.
Yemen – Ammar Hamsan
After conceding eight goals in their two matches to date, it is clear Yemen must improve defensively in their final group game. Centre-back Hamsan was one of his side's stronger performers against Iraq, albeit in a 3-0 defeat, and could have a key role to play.
- After saving his first two shots on target in this year’s tournament, Yemen goalkeeper Saoud Al-Sowadi has since conceded a goal from eight of the last 13 shots on target faced.
