What did coach Kim Sang-sik say after Vietnam U22's impressive victory over Malaysia U22?

(NLĐO) - By defeating U22 Malaysia 2-0 thanks to two goals from Hieu Minh and Minh Phuc, U22 Vietnam advanced to the semi-finals of SEA Games 33 as the top team in Group B.

Vietnam U22 vs Malaysia U22 - Clip:FPT Play

Following an outstanding performance and a convincing victory against U22 Malaysia on December 11th, coach Kim Sang-sik expressed his joy at the post-match press conference. He also attributed this victory to thorough research of the opponent through tactical meetings, match analysis, and the preparation of effective strategies and countermeasures.

The South Korean strategist said: "I am very happy that Vietnam won today and advanced to the semi-finals as group winners. This result was achieved thanks to Dinh Bac and all the players who gave their all on the field. In addition, a significant part of the credit goes to the Vietnamese fans who came to the stadium and cheered enthusiastically."

Coach Kim Sang-sik contributed to helping the Vietnam U22 team reach the semi-finals of the 33rd SEA Games.

Speaking about his goal in the semi-finals, Coach Kim expressed his determination: "We want to return to the Rajamangala Stadium to play the final and win the tournament here." Coach Kim is participating in the SEA Games for the first time as the head coach of the Vietnam U22 team, but he previously led the team to victory in the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and qualified for the 2026 Asian U23 Championship with a perfect record in the qualifying rounds.

Furthermore, Bangkok (Thailand) also holds special significance for coach Kim Sang-sik, as he previously defeated the host team to win the ASEAN Cup 2024 with the Vietnamese national team. "We are determined to defend the pride and honor of Vietnamese football. I also hope the Vietnamese women's team will give their all so that both national teams can advance to the finals," emphasized the head coach of the Vietnam U22 team.

Watch SEA Games 33, stand alongside the Vietnamese Sports Delegation, in its entirety on FPT Play, at: http://fptplay.vn

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-noi-gi-khi-u22-viet-nam-thang-dep-u22-malaysia-196251211190950091.htm