Coach Kim Sang-sik: Victory over Cambodia is an important preparation step for the match against Laos
Defeating the Cambodian team, coach Kim Sang-sik was satisfied with the way his players implemented their tactics, and affirmed that this was an important preparation step before the confrontation with Laos.
Speaking after the 2-1 win over Cambodia, coach Kim Sang-sik was satisfied and said he had proactively tested a striker-less formation in the first half.
"The players showed exactly what they have been practicing in the past time. I am satisfied with the way they operated their tactics in the first half, especially Hai Long's good finishing situation. That shows that our preparation was on the right track," - Coach Kim Sang-sik shared.
However, in the second half, the Vietnamese team faced more difficulties when Cambodia increased the pressure. Quang Hai's slight injury affected the team's play, and the players coming off the bench also did not get into the rhythm of the match well.
Besides, coach Kim Sang-sik also admitted that some young players have not shown their true form when entering the field. He mentioned Viet Hung, who was put on the field but did not achieve the desired effectiveness.
"Viet Hung may have been too excited to wear the national team jersey for the first time, so he could not show his full potential like in training. However, I think the decision to put Van Vi on the field helped the team a lot in the final stages of the match."
Coach Kim Sang-sik also explained the reason for not making too many changes in the lineup: "I want to maintain stability and continue to promote the good things the team has. My goal is to prepare for the match with Laos, and at the same time carefully analyze this match to make appropriate adjustments. I also want to create opportunities for many players to learn experience, especially older players who still ensure good physical condition. Today's match is an important preparation step for the upcoming match."
As the one who opened the score for the Vietnamese team, Hai Long could not hide his joy when sharing about this important moment in the post-match press conference: "This is my third goal in the national team's jersey. I tried to concentrate as much as possible to execute the accurate shot, exactly as I had practiced. Today, I was in the starting lineup and felt very confident. If the coach gives me the opportunity to play in the upcoming match against Laos, I will try my best to contribute to the team's overall performance."
With what has been shown, the Vietnamese team is well prepared for the match against Laos. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his students will continue to improve their playing style to aim for the best result./.
