Coach Kim Sang-sik and the historic treble with the Vietnam U22 team.
Vietnam U22 came from behind to defeat Thailand 3-2, winning the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games. This achievement helped coach Kim Sang-sik complete a treble of titles and was praised by the South Korean press.
Vietnam U22's dramatic 3-2 victory over arch-rival Thailand in the SEA Games 33 final has attracted significant attention from the South Korean media. Major newspapers have praised coach Kim Sang-sik, calling him a "new legend" and speaking of the "Kim Sang-sik miracle" after the impressive performance.
A historic treble.
The newspaperNewsisAccording to South Korean analysts, coach Kim Sang-sik has set a new milestone by winning all three of his first finals as head coach of the Vietnamese national teams. This is an achievement that his predecessor, Park Hang-seo, never accomplished.
In just one year, the 49-year-old strategist has accomplished a remarkable feat with Vietnamese football."Treble"Titles at various levels, including:
- AFF Cup 2024 (January)
- Southeast Asian U23 Championship (July)
- Gold Medal at the 33rd SEA Games
Skill and tactical prowess
Sports newspapers such asDongaandSportNewsThe analysis focused on Kim's masterful tactical adjustments in the final match. Although the Vietnam U22 team was trailing 2-0 after the first half, his sensible personnel changes and tactics helped the team explode in the second half, scoring two goals in quick succession within the first 10 minutes.
The resilience of the Vietnam U22 team continued to be demonstrated in extra time. Thanh Nhàn's decisive goal in the 105+6th minute not only sealed the 3-2 victory but also proved the tenacious fighting spirit and effective tactics of coach Kim Sang-sik.
The nemesis of Thai football.
The newspaperFmKoreaThis highlights another noteworthy aspect: Coach Kim Sang-sik is becoming a true "nemesis" of Thai football. Under his leadership, Vietnamese teams are maintaining a perfect winning record against this opponent at both the senior and U22 levels, something that Coach Park Hang-seo has stumbled at on several occasions.
The victory at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand not only brought home the prestigious gold medal but also strongly affirmed the position of Vietnamese football in the region under the new regime.
