Coach Kim Sang-sik: U23 Vietnam will prepare well for the semi-final match

VHO - After the U23 Vietnam team won the right to enter the semi-finals of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that the whole team will have thorough preparation and determination to win against the U23 Philippines.

Evaluating the opponent in the semi-finals, coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed: "No matter who we face, we will prepare carefully to aim for victory. The Philippines is the away team, which will be different from facing the host Indonesia.

Coach Kim Sang-sik (left) and striker Dinh Bac at the press conference after the match with U23 Cambodia

However, they are a balanced team and have naturalized players. We have carefully analyzed their playing style and will prepare well to win.”

In addition, coach Kim Sang-sik was also pleased when U23 Vietnam continued to be effective in set pieces: “We scored 3 goals from set pieces thanks to the central defenders. Hopefully they will continue to score in the semi-finals. Of course, I also hope that other players can shine more.”

Previously, in the final match of Group B, U23 Vietnam won 2-1 against U23 Cambodia to take the lead and enter the semi-finals.

U23 Vietnam (red shirt) won just enough to enter the semi-finals

Evaluating this match, coach Kim Sang-sik said: “I am very happy with today's victory. U23 Vietnam won both group stage matches, which was achieved thanks to the efforts of the players and the enthusiastic support from the fans.”

When asked about the second-half loss, the Korean strategist said: “Before conceding the goal, we missed quite a few chances and that made the match more difficult. However, we always believe in the players.”

U23 Vietnam will meet U23 Philippines in the semi-finals of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, the match will take place at 4:00 p.m. on July 25 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

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