The 2-0 victory over the Laos team helped the Vietnam team end the 2025 activity year with a positive spirit. The victory over Laos marked an excellent performance of the team, although the opponent defended tightly and caused many difficulties for most of the competition.
Coach Kim Sang-sik said he has experimented with some tactical adjustments to improve ball control and attack speed. Although the performance has not reached the desired level, the Korean coach emphasized that this is an important stepping stone for the team to perfect the playing style in the coming year.
Nguyen Xuan Son was voted the best player of the match. He expressed his emotion when marking his return from nearly a year of injury treatment with an important goal, and affirmed that he will try harder to compete for a position in the coming time.
According to the plan, the Vietnam team will gather again for the FIFA Days in March 2026. This is the time for the whole team to prepare for the final match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, taking place on March 31, 2026 at home. With positive signals at the end of 2025, the team is looking forward to a year of 2026 with great expectations and goals.
