U.23 Indonesia and U.23 Vietnam compete for Southeast Asian championship: Battle of mettle

In the press conference before the final match, coach Kim Sang-sik confidently said: 'If we do as well as we have prepared, we will win'. It is possible that Mr. Kim will make more tactical and personnel adjustments to create a surprise for U.23 Indonesia.

Waiting for coach Kim Sang-sik to "show off"

In the journey to the final, coach Kim Sang-sik has always done that, typically using new factors such as Xuan Bac and Cong Phuong very effectively. And the player sent to the press conference yesterday was not the factors who wore the captain's armband in the last 3 matches such as Van Khang, Ly Duc or star Dinh Bac, but Le Viktor, a midfielder who has not left much of an impression. This move also made many people believe that coach Kim Sang-sik must have had some special plan for Le Viktor to create a turning point.

Coach Kim Sang-sik and player Le Viktor at the press conference on the afternoon of July 28 - PHOTO: DONG NGUYEN KHANG

Both teachers and students emphasized psychology, affirming that the whole team is reaching a high level of confidence. That is mental therapy for U.23 Vietnam. Playing in a final match is always stressful, and having to compete with Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is even more stressful. The enthusiastic atmosphere is the spiritual support for U.23 Indonesia and is a challenge that the away team must overcome.

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"U.23 Indonesia is extraordinary"

Dutch coach Gerald Vanenburg of Indonesia U.23 also showed his strength through each statement. He declared: "The spirit of my students is extraordinary. We will not practice penalty kicks, but we will win if we have to take this nerve-wracking series." Once again, the insider emphasized the fighting spirit, because this is the decisive factor in the context that each team has its own advantages and strengths. Vietnam U.23 has a more favorable journey, so it can preserve its strength, ready to take the field with the strongest lineup. Meanwhile, Indonesia U.23 has a number of injured players, the possibility of playing is still uncertain, but they will play at home.

In terms of technical skills, coach Vanenburg admitted that U.23 Indonesia is not good at finishing, only Jens Raven knows how to score. In fact, this is a common problem of both teams. Therefore, the final match may be decided by very small details, such as a mistake in defense, a set piece situation, or a moment of brilliance from an individual. Controlling emotions, playing with discipline and taking advantage of opportunities may determine the result. Both coaches Kim Sang-sik and Vanenburg understand this clearly, so they will emphasize organization and certainty, especially in the first half.

That is also the reason why the two coaches talked a lot about the competitive spirit. When the gap in pure expertise is not much, the two teams may not be able to create superiority like in previous matches, but must play tightly, patiently, waiting for the opponent to make mistakes to punish. In such a final match, the team that is more stable and more courageous will have more chances to win the championship.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u23-indonesia-va-u23-viet-nam-tranh-vo-dich-dong-nam-a-cuoc-chien-cua-ban-linh-18525072900151484.htm