Coach Kim Sang-sik asserted 'Vietnam played well', unexpectedly mentioning Thailand and Indonesia!

In the press conference after the Vietnamese team's big win over Laos, coach Kim Sang-sik shared: "This is the first match of the tournament and the most important thing is that the Vietnamese team won. I am satisfied with the players. In the first half, we had difficulty because the pitch was not of good quality. In addition, we also had difficulty because we tried to score from different positions. But the players were patient, waiting for the opportunity. In the second half, I made some adjustments to get the win. The players also did exactly what they had practiced."

Coach Kim Sang-sik also thanked the fans after the victory.

The Korean strategist then analyzed further: "I prepared carefully for this match by watching the friendly match between Laos and Thailand. I noticed that they were quite weak. Laos played with a deep defense and we needed to find a way to break this. I wanted players to penetrate the space behind the defense. In the first half, the Vietnamese team created many opportunities but were unlucky. Everything was better in the second half when the game was similar to what we had prepared."

In this match, the Vietnamese team did not play very well, facing a deadlock in the first half. It was not until the second half that the "Golden Star Warriors" scored 4 consecutive goals. Coach Kim Sang-sik commented: "I affirm that the players played well. They did exactly as they practiced, but unfortunately they could not fully take advantage of the opportunity. In addition, some players like Van Khang and Vi Hao are very young, but still need more time. They can perform better. Besides, the field conditions of Laos and Vietnam are a bit different. We have to adjust accordingly. I am satisfied with this match".

The 4-1 victory in the opening match gave coach Kim Sang-sik confidence. He affirmed: "Indonesia and Thailand did not bring their strongest squads to this tournament. We still tried our best to reach the final, as the initial goal was set. I can confidently say that the players are 100% ready both physically and mentally. Overall, I can say that we will have good results for all matches."

At 4pm on December 10, the Vietnamese team will return home to prepare for the match against the Indonesian team. This match will take place at 8pm on December 15 at Viet Tri Stadium ( Phu Tho ).

Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 is broadcast live and in full on FPT Play, at: http://fptplay.vn

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