Korean fans are pessimistic, predicting that U22 Vietnam will win against Korea.
After the defeat against China in the second round of the 2025 Panda Cup, Korean fans criticized their team and said that U22 Vietnam would win in the final round. Four teams with 3 points made the final match decisive.
U22 Korea lost to host China in the second round of the 2025 Panda Cup, losing the top spot and making the tournament unpredictable when all four teams had 3 points. On social media, many Korean fans expressed their disappointment and even predicted that U22 Vietnam would defeat their home team in the final round.
Pessimism from Korean stands
The performance against China was described by Korean fans as weak. Commentators stressed that the problem was not that the opponent played too well, but that the home team did not show any clarity in their deployment.
A part of the fans also turned to support U22 Vietnam before the decisive match with U22 Korea.
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Against China, coach Lee Min Sung's U22 Korea was criticized for lacking ideas and rhythm, while their opponents showed a clear way of deploying. This defeat not only took away the top spot but also shook the team's spirit right before the final match.
U22 Vietnam still has a chance to win the championship
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh's U22 Vietnam lost 0-1 to U22 Uzbekistan after conceding a goal in the first minutes, but their reaction afterwards showed remarkable effort. More importantly, the situation was still completely open.
- After round two, all four teams have 3 points.
- U22 Vietnam ranked third, with a lower goal difference than China (+1) and South Korea (+0), and above Uzbekistan (-1).
With this situation, a favorable result against U22 Korea in the final round can change the ranking and create a mental boost for the journey towards SEA Games 33.
The decisive final battle
The pressure is now on U22 Korea after losing their rhythm and the trust of their fans. On the contrary, U22 Vietnam entered the final round with a proactive mindset: the opportunity is still within reach if they maximize the advantage from the goal difference.
When four teams are tied on three points, any mistake can be a turning point. The final round is therefore not only a test of tactics, but also a test of courage in the context of great pressure from the stands and expectations of fans.