Vietnam U22 team trains at the gym, awaiting the match against Malaysia on December 11th.
The U22 Vietnam team maintained their fitness with a gym session on the morning of December 7th at the hotel, adjusting their training schedule to monitor U22 Malaysia and implementing a detailed training plan before the Group B match at the SEA Games 33.
The Vietnam U22 team held a gym training session on the morning of December 7th to maintain their physical fitness, aiming for the match against Malaysia U22 on December 11th in Group B of the men's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games. The nearly week-long gap between the two matches allows coach Kim Sang Sik and his team to fine-tune their training plan and daily routine, treating the upcoming clash as a crucial match in the group.
A one-week preparation rhythm: clear and purposeful.
After their opening match against U22 Laos on December 3rd, U22 Vietnam maintained a reasonable training regimen, alternating between recovery and technical training to maintain their physical condition and match rhythm.
| Day | Work |
|---|---|
| 3/12 | The opening match will be against U22 Laos. |
| 4/12 | The afternoon training session was of moderate intensity; the main group focused on recovery and stretching, while the rest practiced attacking coordination and finishing. |
| 5/12 | Relax; enjoy outdoor activities at the hotel or go shopping in Bangkok. |
| 6/12 | Morning training session in preparation for watching the U22 Malaysia vs. U22 Laos match in the afternoon. |
| 7/12 | Work out at the hotel gym to improve your fitness and build muscle. |
| 11/12 | Match against U22 Malaysia (Group B, SEA Games 33) |
From the gym to the morning hours: load control, maintaining rhythm.
Coach Kim Sang Sik's decision to maintain a "moderate" training schedule immediately after the match, separating the teams according to their match performance, shows a priority on recovery for the starting lineup and maintaining the ball-handling skills for the rest of the team. Shifting the training schedule to the morning of December 6th allowed the entire team to manage their time effectively for the afternoon's live opponent observation.
Malaysia's performance: eliminated in the 86th minute, but still possessing enough quality.
The Vietnam U22 team watched the Malaysia U22 vs. Laos U22 match on the afternoon of December 6th and left the field in the 86th minute, at which point Laos U22 had a player sent off and were trailing 1-3. Laos U22 then conceded another goal, ending the match with a three-goal difference. Although they didn't stay until the end, the Vietnam U22 team "gained some understanding of Malaysia's playing style" to aid their preparation.
Key timeline
- December 3rd: Opening match against Laos U22.
- 4/12: Afternoon practice, splitting into groups according to competition status.
- December 5th: Complete rest and relaxation in Bangkok.
- 6/12 AM: Return to training; afternoon: Watched U22 Malaysia vs U22 Laos, left the field in the 86th minute.
- 7/12 AM: Gym workout at the hotel
- 11/12: Facing U22 Malaysia in Group B of SEA Games 33
The continuous training sessions, with clear rest periods, helped the Vietnam U22 team maintain their physical fitness while simultaneously gathering crucial information about their opponents. From the gym on the morning of December 7th to the match viewing on December 6th, all decisions were geared towards a single goal: being ready for December 11th.
