Comments on U22 Vietnam and U22 Laos (4:00 p.m. December 3), SEA Games 33

U22 Vietnam entered SEA Games 33 with careful preparation from training in China to training in Ba Ria, confidently aiming for victory in the opening match against U22 Laos.

Before leaving for Thailand to participate in the 33rd SEA Games, the U22 Vietnam team has completed the preparation phase with thorough investment and careful calculation. Over the past half month, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team have gone through two important training sessions when they had a training trip to China with many quality matches, followed by a week of training in Ba Ria - Vung Tau to improve their physical strength, playing style and evaluate the performance of each individual.

U22 Vietnam aims for a convincing victory against U22 Laos.

This is considered a valuable time for the coaching staff to fully grasp the image of the entire team, from there finalize the list and shape the most optimal framework for the journey to conquer the gold medal.

The U22 Vietnam squad at this SEA Games continues to be the faces that will be continuously focused throughout 2025. This group of players has experienced many international tournaments together, participated in overseas training trips and stuck together in the tactical system of coach Kim Sang-sik.

It is the stability of personnel that helps the team understand each other well, from the way of pressing, team coordination to the ability to change state, factors considered the foundation of the football philosophy that the Korean strategist pursues.

On the opening day, U22 Vietnam set the goal of a convincing victory against U22 Laos, a familiar opponent of Vietnamese football at many levels. Notably, most of the players in the U22 Laos squad this time have just played for the national team in a friendly match with the Vietnam national team last November.

U22 Laos is considered a young, fast team with many potential players. (Photo: VFF).

Despite the difference in skill level, the Lao representative is considered a young, fast team with many potential players under the leadership of coach Ha Hyeok-jun, who is trying to build a disciplined playing style and mid-range pressing for the team.

Speaking before the opening match, coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized caution: "The opening matches always have many potential difficulties. We appreciate the spirit and progress of U22 Laos. If we want to have a favorable start, the whole team must concentrate fully and strictly follow the tactical requirements set out."

The Korean coach also affirmed that the goal of U22 Vietnam at SEA Games 33 is not only to achieve good results in the first match, but also to aim for stable performance throughout the group stage to create momentum for the knockout matches.

With a well-prepared force, high cohesion and a ready mindset, U22 Vietnam entered SEA Games 33 with the desire to conquer, but still maintained composure in the face of challenges that could appear right from the opening match.

Expected lineup:

U22 Vietnam: Trung Kien, Hieu Minh, Nhat Minh, Ly Duc, Anh Quan, Van Khang, Minh Phuc, Viktor Le, Phi Hoang, Dinh Bac, Thanh Nhan.

U22 Laos: Lokphathip, Somsanith, Xaysombath, Phetviengsy, Ratchachak, Khunthumphone, Duangwilai, Thongkhamsavat, Winnavong, Phanthavong, Hovchakwan.

Prediction: U22 Vietnam 2-0 U22 Laos.

Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/nhan-dinh-u22-viet-nam-va-u22-lao-16h00-ngay-3-12-sea-games-33-19225120218285739.htm