U23 Vietnam's victory over U23 UAE on the evening of January 16th delighted fans. With this victory, U23 Vietnam extended its unbeaten streak to 4 at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.
This achievement helps coach Kim Sang Sik and his team re-establish the unbeaten record of 4 matches in a U23 Asian Championship, a achievement once set by U23 Vietnam under coach Park Hang Seo at the 2018 tournament.

On social networks, Tran Thanh sent congratulations on the victory of U23 Vietnam.
Previously, the male director expressed his belief that the Vietnam U23 team would overcome U23 UAE to complete a "hat-trick" to defeat West Asian teams. Tran Thanh exclaimed "It's wonderful because our golden star warriors have done it".
On his personal page, the director of the movie "Bo tu bao thu" wrote: "Flame! I told you! We will do it! Vietnam champion!
Meanwhile, Hoa Minzy was also very happy and proud of the 3-2 score of the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 UAE. Artist Xuan Hinh also wrote on his personal page: "Flowering flowers to congratulate U23 Vietnam on a 3-2 victory over U23 UAE".
Previously, artist Chi Trung expressed his special excitement after the impressive victory of U23 Vietnam against U23 Saudi Arabia in the last match of Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship on the evening of January 12. Before the match started, the opponent was considered superior in terms of physical strength, technique and home advantage, but the brave, disciplined and cohesive performance of coach Kim Sang Sik's students made the male artist unable to hide his pride.

In particular, Chi Trung praised Dinh Bac a lot. He said that this young player played confidently, stubbornly and knew how to shine at the right time. The victory not only helped U23 Vietnam win a ticket to the quarter-finals with a total victory after 3 matches, a full 9 points, but also brought great excitement to fans, including artist Chi Trung.
Talking to Lao Dong reporters, the male artist said: "The U23 Vietnam team played too wonderfully. I and millions of spectators were overwhelmed with emotions. I am impressed and love the entire U23 Vietnam team, but I would like to dedicate something special to Dinh Bac.
He shone like a true star. He reminded me of famous players like Hong Son, Huynh Duc... Players who brought bursting, suffocating emotions to the audience.
Dinh Bac will go very far with his ability. Personally, when witnessing Dinh Bac's goals, I can only exclaim that he is world-class" - Meritorious Artist Chi Trung said.