Vietnam beat Myanmar 4-0: The strength of their naturalized star players made their opponents wary.

The Vietnamese national team has just sent a strong message to its regional rivals with a crushing 4-0 victory over Myanmar. The friendly match, held on the evening of July 18th in Thai Nguyen, was not only a dress rehearsal in terms of the scoreline but also showcased the formidable new players under coach Kim Sang Sik ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup.

The dominance of new factors

In a completely dominant performance, goals from Xuan Son, Xuan Manh, Hoang Hen, and Dinh Bac materialized the superior strength of the home team. Notably, the appearance of naturalized players of Brazilian origin such as Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Tai Loc created a new and dynamic look for Vietnam's attack.

The technical skill combined with the attacking prowess of these players left the Myanmar defense completely helpless. This is the biggest difference that coach Kim Sang Sik is building, transforming the Vietnamese national team into a unit with depth and diversity in its approach to the goal.

Regional media outlets are sounding the alarm.

Witnessing this performance, the newspaperSuper BallThe Indonesian team immediately issued a warning to their own side. The newspaper stated:"The Brazilian trio shone brightly, helping the Vietnamese team secure a resounding victory. The Indonesian team needs to be especially wary."The author further analyzes that when facing high-quality naturalized players, opponents will encounter enormous challenges in terms of defense.

Even more worrying for Indonesia is that coach John Herdman has also admitted that Vietnam is the top contender for the upcoming AFF Cup title. With Indonesia unable to bring their strongest squad to the tournament, the disparity in skill level is becoming a major challenge for the Indonesian team.

In Thailand, the pageKrianBuriramv2It was described as an explosive match, where the foreign-born players completely shattered their opponents. On Thai football forums, many fans expressed concern about the decline of Thai football compared to the strong progress of coach Kim Sang Sik and his team.

The perfect springboard to the championship.

According to reviews fromMrFootballAECThe Vietnamese national team is currently in excellent form and has a very positive mindset ahead of this major campaign. With a seasoned squad combined with high-quality new talents, the goal of conquering the regional championship is clearer than ever.

Following a convincing performance in Thai Nguyen, the entire team will travel to Thailand to prepare for the opening match of the group stage. According to the schedule, the Vietnamese team will face Timor Leste at 8:30 PM on July 24th. This is seen as an opportunity for coach Kim Sang Sik to continue experimenting and refining his tactical framework before entering crucial matches.