Coach Kim Sang-sik sends a strong message ahead of the SEA Games 33 final.

VHO - Following the emotional victory against the U22 Philippines to secure a place in the SEA Games 33 final, coach Kim Sang-sik sent a strong message about the never-give-up spirit, belief in preparation, and the aspiration to conquer the highest peak of the U22 Vietnam team. The South Korean coach's comments show that the team is ready to enter the final match with courage, confidence, and responsibility to the fans.

Coach Kim Sang-sik gave his players scores of 100, or even 120.

Opening the press conference, the South Korean coach couldn't hide his satisfaction: "We are very happy to have won against the U22 Philippines and advanced to the final. I am truly proud that the players fought until the very last minute, never giving up. Congratulations to the whole team and thank you to the fans in the stadium as well as the supporters in Vietnam who have always followed and cheered us on. That support has given us extra strength. Both teams tried their best, and today, we were the luckier team."

Evaluating his players' performance, coach Kim Sang-sik offered special praise. “If I were to rate them on a scale of 100, I would give the players 100 points, even 120 points, for the physical preparation, mental fortitude, and fighting spirit they displayed,” he emphasized.

Speaking about striker Nguyen Dinh Bac – who was voted Man of the Match for the third consecutive time – Coach Kim Sang-sik praised his player's progressive spirit: “I thank Dinh Bac for playing very hard and creating positive energy for the whole team. Before the match, I had a private conversation with him and reminded him not to be complacent with what he has achieved but to aim for higher goals. Dinh Bac showed that spirit. He has experience playing in the V.League and I encourage him to continue challenging himself in higher environments such as Europe, Japan or the K-League.”

In addition, coach Kim Sang-sik also praised Le Van Thuan, the player who opened the scoring for Vietnam U22. “I always appreciate Van Thuan's ability to handle situations on his own. He has the qualities of a star player. Before the match, I asked Van Thuan not only to stay on the wing but also to penetrate the penalty area more often. I was really surprised and happy when he scored with a header,” he shared.

Looking ahead to the final, coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that the Vietnam U22 team is ready to face any opponent. “We played a final at the Rajamangala Stadium in January and now we have the opportunity to return. I feel very happy. Back then, I said that there are no mountains that cannot be overcome. This time is the same; if we prepare well and play according to plan, the Vietnam U22 team is fully capable of winning the championship,” he said.

The South Korean coach also sent a message to the fans: “This is a tournament where we are playing for the honor of our country, our team, and our players. We hope that the fans will continue to come to the stadium in large numbers to cheer us on. The whole team will do their best to repay that support.”

With high spirits, confidence, and the composure demonstrated in each match, the U22 Vietnam team has a great opportunity to conclude their journey at the SEA Games 33 with a gold medal for Vietnamese sports .

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/hlv-kim-sangsik-gui-thong-diep-manh-me-truc-tran-chung-ket-sea-games-33-188810.html