Vietnam U22: When trust is placed in the right place

VHO - The Vietnamese team has achieved its first goal at the SEA Games 33, reaching the semi-finals after defeating U22 Malaysia 2-0 in the final match of Group B. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team have once again lived up to the fans' expectations and are now very confident on their journey towards the gold medal.

Overcoming pressure

Under immense pressure and with fans' expectations weighing heavily on their shoulders, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team demonstrated resilience and an unyielding fighting spirit to secure a convincing victory against U22 Malaysia, thus proudly advancing to the semi-finals of the SEA Games 33.

The U22 Vietnam team (in red jerseys) overcame the pressure to secure the victory.

The Vietnam U22 team entered the match with high determination. They deployed a proactive game plan, controlling the ball and applying high-pressure pressing, causing considerable difficulty for the Malaysia U22 team in organizing their play.

Hiểu Minh's opening goal came as a well-deserved reward for those efforts, as the attacking plays were executed smoothly and precisely.

Minh Phúc's subsequent goal, which doubled the lead, not only solidified the advantage but also opened the door to the semi-finals for the red-shirted team.

But more than the result, what the Vietnam U22 team brought to the fans was a sense of reassurance – something that had been shaken after periods when the team was not in good form.

Coach Kim Sang-sik is helping the Vietnam U22 team improve day by day.

Under the guidance of coach Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnam U22 team is gradually developing a distinct identity: discipline, speed, a strong fighting spirit, and an unyielding ambition.

Kim's tactical changes, personnel arrangements, and composure during the recent match helped the team overcome pressure and achieve their first goal at the Games.

Confidently heading towards the semi-finals.

The victory against Malaysia therefore means more than just qualifying for the next round. It's a confirmation that the Vietnam U22 team is on the right track and is living up to the expectations of fans and experts alike.

Dinh Bac continues to impress in the U22 Vietnam attack.

Players like Dinh Bac, Van Khang, Minh Phuc, Hieu Minh, Thai Son, Le Viktor, etc., are becoming increasingly mature, playing with unity, passion, and organization throughout the 90 minutes against Malaysia.

The team not only repaid the trust of millions of fans but also built strong psychological momentum before entering the semi-final round.

Now, the journey of the Vietnam U22 team at the SEA Games 33 will enter a new chapter, where the challenges are higher (most likely they will face the winner of Group C, the Philippines U22 team, in the semi-finals) but also when their desire to shine is strongest.

The goal of the Vietnam U22 team is to win the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games.

“The Philippines played earlier, so they had an advantage in terms of recovery. The most important thing right now is to prepare physically and tactically as best as possible. Our goal is to reach the final and win the championship at Rajamangala,” coach Kim Sang-sik expressed after his team advanced to the semi-finals.

The SEA Games gold medal – a goal that Vietnamese men's football has always strived for – is very close if coach Kim Sang-sik and his team maintain their current form, spirit, and confidence.

Reaching the semi-finals is just the beginning, but it's a solid and convincing step. Fans have every right to expect a team that is strong, ambitious, and capable of conquering the highest peaks.

With what they achieved in the group stage, the Vietnam U22 team is ready for the next challenge and they are moving forward with the ultimate goal of winning the SEA Games 33 gold medal.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/u22-viet-nam-khi-niem-tin-dat-dung-cho-187663.html