The Vietnamese team defeated Indonesia 1-0 in the second match of the 2024 AFF Cup, thereby reclaiming the top spot. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team has 6 points after 2 matches, 2 points more than the second-placed team Indonesia (playing 1 match less than their opponent). If they beat the Philippines in the next match, the Vietnamese team will secure an early ticket to the semi-finals.
Coach Kim and his team had difficulty against Indonesia's tight defense in the first half. However, Quang Hai's decisive kick in the second half helped the Vietnamese team take all 3 points.
Coach Kim Sang-sik
Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed: "Indeed, the Vietnamese team did not play well against Indonesia in previous matches. In this match, I am satisfied with the result, and even more satisfied when the whole team did not have any injuries. Today, Indonesia played with a low formation, so it was difficult for us to attack in the first half. The Vietnamese team tried hard and scored 1 goal to win the match. If I were to choose the best player of the match, I would choose Quang Hai because he led the team well and was the captain."
The Vietnamese team is on a 7-match unbeaten streak, including 5 friendly matches with all wins and draws and 2 wins at the AFF Cup 2024. Although Mr. Kim's students played very hard against the young Indonesian squad, the Korean coach said that victory is the most important thing.
"I think everyone, like us, expected goals. The audience and I really wanted the team to score many goals. But in football, every goal is important. Quang Hai did this and brought home 3 important points," said coach Kim Sang-sik.
The Vietnamese team will depart for the Philippines at 8:30 tomorrow (December 16). After settling in, Mr. Kim and his team will go to the training ground to prepare for the match taking place at 8:00 p.m. on December 18.
With the dense competition schedule, Mr. Kim Sang-sik affirmed: "All teams are facing a situation of a dense competition schedule, and players will face health effects. I, the coaching staff and the players all understand and agree on this. As I said, all teams face this problem, without exception. We will adjust so that the players can be in the best condition."
The Korean coach concluded: "This match is very important, so the whole team was worried. The players understand that the match will not be easy, but we have prepared well. I am also very confident. As for goalkeeper Nguyen Filip, I reminded him to make a quick decision, because it is raining today. The players played proactively and tried their best."
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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-ai-cung-muon-doi-tuyen-ghi-nhieu-ban-nhung-185241215165546546.htm
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