Coach Kim Sang-sik: The goal of the Vietnam U22 team is to reach the final and win the championship at Rajamangala.

In this match, Hieu Minh scored the opening goal with a header in the 11th minute. In the 22nd minute, Minh Phuc scored to seal a 2-0 victory for Vietnam U22.

This also marks the 10th consecutive victory for the Vietnam U22/U23 teams against Malaysia, boosting the confidence of coach Kim Sang-sik's team ahead of the semi-finals. Vietnam U22's opponent will most likely be the Philippines U22 team.

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VHO - Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that the Vietnam U22 team is in the best mental and physical condition, ready to aim for victory against Malaysia U22.

Speaking after the victory against U22 Malaysia, coach Kim Sang-sik congratulated his players. “I am very happy that the team won and advanced to the semi-finals as group winners. This is the result of the efforts of all the players.”

"Today's victory was also greatly contributed by the fans who came to the stadium to support the team. Thank you for everyone's support," said coach Kim Sang-sik.

Commenting on the 2-0 victory against U22 Malaysia, coach Kim Sang-sik said: “We thoroughly analyzed the opponent, held technical meetings with the players, and practiced tactics in great detail. These factors helped the team control the game well and achieve the set goal.”

Coach Kim Sang-sik: The goal of the Vietnam U22 team is to reach the final and win the championship at Rajamangala Stadium - photo 3 — The U22 Vietnam team played exceptionally well against their opponents.

Regarding preparations for the semi-final, against the likely opponent of the Philippines U22 team, coach Kim Sang-sik said: “The Philippines played earlier, so they have an advantage in terms of recovery. The most important thing right now is to prepare physically and tactically as best as possible. Our goal is to reach the final and win the championship at Rajamangala.”

Upon receiving the news that the Vietnamese women's team had also brilliantly defeated Myanmar 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the women's football tournament, coach Kim Sang-sik sent his congratulations to coach Mai Duc Chung and his team.

Coach Kim Sang-sik: The goal of the Vietnam U22 team is to reach the final and win the championship at Rajamangala Stadium - photo 4 — Vietnam U22 advances to the semi-finals as group winners.

The South Korean coach said, “I sent a congratulatory message to the head coach of the women's national team. We both represent Vietnamese football and will do our best to protect our national pride and honor. Hopefully, both teams will advance to the final.”

With increasing confidence, the Vietnam U22 team is heading to the SEA Games 33 semi-finals with the goal of reaching the final and winning the championship at Rajamangala Stadium, the same venue where the Vietnamese national team convincingly triumphed at the ASEAN Cup 2024, defeating host Thailand 3-2 in the second leg of the final.