Vietnam U22 beat China U22 1-0, Kim Sang-sik determined to win against Laos.
Minh Phúc scored in the 84th minute to help Vietnam U22 defeat China U22 on their home ground at the Panda Cup 2025. Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed the goal of winning against Laos in the upcoming match.
In the 84th minute, Minh Phúc scored the decisive goal, securing a 1-0 victory for Vietnam U22 against China U22 on the evening of November 12th. This late-game result affirmed the progress in composure and ability to handle the pressure of playing away from home shown by coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team at the Panda Cup 2025.
The 84th-minute moment and the affirmation from hero Minh Phúc.
In a closely contested match, the Vietnam U22 team capitalized on a late opportunity to seal the victory with a shot from Minh Phúc in the 84th minute. Speaking after the match, the striker said: “I feel very happy. In today's game, I and the whole team had a good performance. Facing the host team, China U22, in the opening match, the coaching staff instilled in us a determined spirit for the national flag – and today, Vietnam U22 achieved that.”
Organization and focus: the foundation of Vietnam U22's victory.
Interim coach Dinh Hong Vinh emphasized tactical discipline and intense focus: “The players displayed an organized game, played according to the tactical plan, and maintained concentration throughout the match. The 1-0 result is the fruit of thorough preparation and an uncompromising fighting spirit.”
Winning on the opponent's home ground not only brings three points of honor in a friendly match, but also measures the maturity of the U22 team in managing timing and handling pressure.
Reaction from the Chinese U22 team
Conversely, coach Antonio Puche admitted his dissatisfaction after the opening match of the 2025 Panda Cup: “I am unhappy about some technical issues, but I don’t feel comfortable analyzing them in detail here. Overall, it was a very balanced match between the two teams. Both showed good gameplay.”
Quick information about the U22 China vs U22 Vietnam match.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Score | China U22 0-1 Vietnam U22 |
| Goal scorer | Minh Phuc |
| Goal scorer's minute | 84' |
| Time | Evening of November 12th |
| Tournament | Panda Cup 2025 |
Kim Sang-sik affirmed his goal of defeating Laos.
At the national team level, Kim Sang-sik thanked Tran Quoc Tuan for his companionship with the team and emphasized the fighting spirit: the Vietnamese national team always takes to the field with the sole objective of winning. He affirmed: "The upcoming match against Laos is the last match of 2025, and we will try our best to bring complete joy to the fans."
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Coach Anthony Hudson has spoken out for the first time regarding the mixed reactions from Thai fans after his appointment. He said: “Over the past period, fans have had different reactions and emotions, and I understand and respect that.”
In the V-League, Williams Lee admitted to having difficulty adjusting to the high intensity of training and matches. The striker, born in 2007, sees this as a challenge to grow, and is also impressed by the fast-paced, transitional style of play of the teams, which creates many opportunities for forwards.
The series of statements and results over the past 24 hours paints a positive picture: Vietnam U22 made their mark with an away win, while the senior team showed a clear desire to win ahead of their clash with Laos.
