On the afternoon of December 10, before the final training session to prepare for the decisive match, the Korean coach said that the whole team is in the best mental and physical condition.
All 23 players are ready. Tomorrow's match is very important and the whole team is in good spirits to aim for the best result," coach Kim Sang-sik shared.
Evaluating the opponent, Mr. Kim said that the coaching staff has directly monitored and carefully analyzed U22 Malaysia. They are physically strong, prone to a powerful attacking style of play. However, we have prepared both physically and tactically. The professional meetings and the high concentration of the players help us feel confident in the set goals, he said.
In the situation where Malaysia only needs a draw to keep the top spot, while U22 Vietnam must win, coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized that the team will take the initiative and determination to enter the match.
I always remind the players that this is not just a group stage match, but a knockout match. Winning is a must goal for U22 Vietnam, he affirmed.
In response to opinions that U22 Vietnam had not really exploded in the first half of the match against Laos, coach Kim Sang-sik admitted that the team created many opportunities but had not taken advantage of them effectively.
He believes that a smooth start will help the players feel more confident towards better results in the upcoming match.
The Korean coach also revealed that the team's spirit is very high after the national team's 0-4 defeat to Malaysia.
"The U22 players have a bit of a self-respect injury and are showing great determination in practicing and preparing for this match," he shared.
The match between U22 Vietnam and U22 Malaysia will take place at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (December 11), considered the "Group B final" when deciding the ticket to the semi-finals with the top spot in the group.
