Speaking at the post-match press conference, the Korean strategist expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Vietnamese team in front of the cheers of a large number of spectators at Thien Truong Stadium.
He emphasized that the fighting spirit and cohesion of the players are important factors helping the team close the qualifying round with a perfect record.
He said: "I am feeling great. Thank you Vietnamese fans present in the stands. Thank you players like Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai. They have contributed to this success. Victory is a worthy reward for the Vietnamese team.
In this match, Xuan Son continued to leave his mark with a double goal, while Hoang Hen played actively and made positive contributions to the overall play. Coach Kim Sang-sik said that the coaching staff has more basis to shape the most suitable position for the number 9 striker.
“In the match against Bangladesh, I used Hoang Hen in many different positions to test which position is suitable for him. After today's match, perhaps he is most suitable when playing right forward.
The good coordination between Hoang Hen and Xuan Son is a good sign, showing that our tactical calculations have been effective. Hopefully, things will be better in the matches and tournaments in the future," coach Kim Sang-sik shared.
In addition, the coach born in 1976 also explained why many players under the Hanoi club's payroll were given the opportunity to play in this gathering. According to him, these are faces who are in stable form and well meet the tactical requirements of the team.
“In this gathering, I called up many players from the Hanoi and Hanoi Police ranks. Over the past time, Hanoi Police players have had to compete in many arenas and are not in the best physical condition when called up to the national team.
Hanoi players also have to play in the V.League. Although their fitness is weakened, they still dedicate themselves and show quality in the national team jersey. In the coming time, I will continue to find new talents in other teams to contribute to the national team," Mr. Kim added.
The victory against Malaysia helped the Vietnamese team close the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a winning streak, and at the same time create more confidence for the coaching staff in the process of completing the framework towards the upcoming important tournaments.
