Coach Kim Sang-sik: 'In the final, the opponent doesn't matter.'

"I am very happy and want to congratulate the players on their victory against the Philippines. They kept their belief until the very last minute. In addition, I would like to thank the Vietnamese fans who traveled all the way to Thailand to support the team, and also those who watched the match on television," Coach Kim Sang-sik began the press conference.

Commenting on the performance of the Vietnam U22 team, the South Korean coach said: "The whole team played well, but the opponent shouldn't be underestimated. I always respect every opponent. Whether it's Thailand or Malaysia in the final, the Vietnam U22 team will be well-prepared. I have experience playing in finals in Thailand. I will focus with the players to bring the gold medal back to Vietnam."

Vietnam U22 overcomes the tough challenge posed by the Philippines. Photo: Minh Chien.

In addition, Coach Kim also praised Dinh Bac, who was active throughout the match and played a crucial role in the opening goal in the 89th minute: "100 points for Dinh Bac, both in spirit and physical fitness. Furthermore, Van Thuan also deserves praise. He played confidently after coming on and made a positive impact on the whole team."

Meanwhile, Dinh Bac shared his thoughts on his first SEA Games semi-final match: "Today the whole team played very well. The Philippines have improved a lot and put a lot of pressure on us. However, the Vietnam U22 team still won and this makes me very happy."

"Right now, I'm not thinking about the gold medal. My teammates and I will try to recover, eat well, sleep well, and have a perfect final match. Personally, I don't care whether the opponent is Malaysia or Thailand. I hope the fans will come to support the team on December 18th. My teammates and I promise to play our best," the star from CAHN added.

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