Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are writing a beautiful story at the 2026 AFC U-23 Championship with four consecutive wins, drawing widespread praise from the Thai press. Siamsport emphasized : "The Vietnam U-23 team has truly demonstrated its physical strength, mental fortitude, and tactical thinking. Their proactive attacking and controlling style of play has brought down strong opponents. Vietnamese youth football is now writing new chapters in history." Think Curve commented: "The Vietnam U-23 team lived up to the expectations of Southeast Asian fans by reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U-23 Championship. Their spirit and effort are incredible, and they deserve to be in the semi-finals of the Asian youth tournament." The Indonesian website Seasial Goal exclaimed: "Amazing! Unbelievable. Vietnam U23 defeated UAE U23 to reach the semi-finals, bringing glory to Southeast Asian football. Regardless of the final result, Southeast Asian fans will always support and follow Vietnam U23's journey in this tournament."
Vietnam U23 defeated UAE U23 through their own talent and composure.
PHOTO: TED TRAN
Vietnam's U23 victory was even more special as the UAE U23 team became the third West Asian opponent to suffer a defeat. The phrase "Kim Sang-sik's miracle" continued to dominate Korean newspapers. Nate Sports analyzed: "This was a breathtakingly tense match where Vietnam's U23 team, despite being pegged back twice, did not panic, remained calm, and maintained a clear tactical organization." Korean media unanimously affirmed that Coach Kim Sang-sik has gradually moved beyond the shadow of Coach Park Hang-seo to create his own distinct style and mark.
Chosun Sports commented : "The success of the Vietnam U23 team is not luck but the result of a process of accumulating playing experience, tactical thinking, and a positive mindset. The Vietnam U23 team has become a collective capable of competing on equal footing with top Asian opponents." In China, Sohu emphasized : "As many experts have noted, the Vietnam U23 team is truly formidable in its ability to punish the lack of concentration in the opposing defense." Dongqiudi described: "Every time the UAE U23 team equalized, the Vietnam U23 team quickly regained the lead, showing their tenacious fighting spirit and high concentration throughout the 120 minutes. Minh Phuc's goal in the 101st minute was also the result of perseverance and belief in the well-organized playing style of the talented coach Kim Sang-sik."
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u23-viet-nam-tao-nguon-cam-hung-lan-khap-chau-a-185260117230847822.htm
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