Entering the crucial match for a place in the final, coach Kim Sang Sik has a full squad at his disposal, with no players suffering injuries or experiencing fitness issues. The players are all maintaining high levels of focus and are ready for this decisive match.
Speaking ahead of the semi-final match, coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized the intense nature of the encounter: “Both teams are determined to win, so I think the team that is better prepared physically and mentally will win. Compared to the match against Indonesia, our opponent has also improved in terms of organization and individual players, so we also need to prepare more thoroughly.”
All our players are well-prepared for a higher goal. No matter how the match goes, we will definitely overcome it and win. We promise to fight with all the honor of the Vietnamese national team and of the Vietnamese fans.”
According to the regulations, yellow cards received in the group stage will be cleared upon entering the semi-finals. This allows the coaching staff to be more proactive in selecting the lineup and implementing tactics. The only person unable to be present in the technical area is Assistant Coach Lee Jung Soo, who has already received two yellow cards in the matches against U22 Laos and U22 Malaysia.
According to the schedule, the semi-final match between Vietnam U22 and Philippines U22 will take place at 3:30 PM on December 15th at Rajamangala Stadium (Bangkok). The match will be played in a knockout format.
If the two teams are tied after 90 minutes of regular time, extra time will be held with two 15-minute halves. If the score remains tied, a penalty shootout will decide which team advances to the final.
Source: https://baophapluat.vn/hom-nay-doi-tuyen-u22-viet-nam-gap-philippines.html
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