Indonesian newspapers showered praise on the Vietnamese U23 team after their dramatic victory.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Indonesian newspapers acknowledged the strength of the Vietnamese U23 team after witnessing coach Kim Sang Sik's team defeat the UAE U23 team 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the Asian U23 Championship.

Vietnam U23 secured a thrilling victory against UAE U23, advancing to the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Championship.

The Vietnam U23 team made a strong impression by winning 3-2 against the UAE U23 team after 120 minutes of play in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Championship. Coach Kim Sang Sik's team is aiming to replicate the feat of reaching the final of the tournament, just like the Vietnam U23 team in 2018 under his predecessor Park Hang Seo.

Vietnam U23 brilliantly defeated UAE U23 (Photo: AFC).

Witnessing Vietnam U23's victory over the West Asian team, Indonesian media were truly impressed by the strength of the "Golden Star Warriors." Superball commented: "Vietnam U23 has shown Asian-level strength. They are the leading flagbearer of Southeast Asian football and evoke strong emotions in the hearts of fans in the region."

Even Indonesian fans are starting to love the Vietnamese U23 team. Here are a few typical comments:

"I really hope the Vietnam U23 team wins the Southeast Asian championship."

"I hope Indonesian fans will support the Vietnam U23 team."

"The Vietnam U23 team has brought glory to Southeast Asian football."

It's very interesting to follow the journey of the Vietnam U23 team in the Asian U23 Championship. Will they be able to win this tournament?

The Bola newspaper emphasized: “There is no doubt that the Vietnam U23 team is the most successful Southeast Asian team at the AFC U23 Asian Championship. After their miraculous run to the final in 2018, the Vietnam U23 team continues to conquer the pinnacle of this tournament. The Vietnam U23 team possesses remarkable potential and strength.”

The Vietnam U23 team is aiming for a miracle, reaching the final of the tournament just like in 2018 (Photo: VFF).

Tribunnews stated: "Coach Kim Sang Sik is facing a wide-open opportunity to continue writing the golden history that Vietnamese football created under coach Park Hang Seo."

In 2018, coach Park Hang Seo made glorious history by leading the Vietnam U23 team to the final of the AFC U23 Asian Championship in his first time coaching in the tournament. Now, coach Kim Sang Sik is creating a new miracle for Vietnamese football.”

In the semi-finals, Vietnam U23 will face the winner of the match between China U23 and Uzbekistan U23 on January 20th.

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Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-indonesia-nga-mu-than-phuc-u23-viet-nam-sau-chien-thang-kich-tinh-20260117140307652.htm