War of words before G hour!

Coach Kim Sang-sik understands how important the match against Laos tonight, December 9, is for the Vietnamese team. He and his players have gone through a series of 4 matches without knowing the taste of victory (not counting practice matches). The playing style that the Vietnamese team has shown is not really clear and convincing. Therefore, Duy Manh and his teammates not only have the task of winning against Laos but also have to win beautifully. This is not simple, because the Lao team is gradually improving its strength under Korean coach Ha Hyeok-jun, based on a series of young players who have played a lot in major tournaments such as Damoth, Bounkong, Phanthavong...

Coach Kim Sang-sik shows respect for his compatriot opponent

In the pre-match press conference, coach Kim Sang-sik showed his respect for his opponent Laos: "The Laos team has talented players, getting stronger every day with the Korean coaching staff. I know coach Ha Hyeok-jun, we met in the K-League. He is helping the Laos team develop well. I understand his style, who always goes into details. I believe this match will be very interesting, there will be surprises. I also have a plan, hope the whole team will get the best results."

Coach Kim Sang-sik and his colleagues

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The captain of the Vietnamese team added: "The last time the two teams met, the Vietnamese team beat Laos 6-0, but the upcoming match is a difficult challenge that we must overcome. We will try to achieve the best results. During the 10 days of training in Korea, the Vietnamese team has gained many positive signals about tactics and personnel."

Coach Kim Sang-sik further analyzed the importance of the match against the Laos team: "This match is also very important, because it is also a preparation for the confrontation with the Indonesian team, a very strong team. We need to study everything right now. I know that the Indonesian team has many young, fast and talented players. We need to adapt and catch up with the tournament soon." Mr. Kim also wants to win to dedicate to Vietnamese fans living in the country as well as in Laos.

The coach of the Laos team is also Korean.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's caution was not unnecessary. At the AFF Cup 2024, the teams in the lower group have improved their strength a lot. Typically, in the opening match of the tournament, the Cambodian team held Malaysia to a 2-2 draw. The Lao team also had a 1-1 draw with championship candidate Thailand in a friendly match last month. Although the "war elephants" did not field their strongest lineup in that match, the Lao team still deserved to be praised for their good performance and dedicated play.

This result helped coach Ha Hyeok-jun to be optimistic: "The whole team has more confidence, but not arrogance. I teach the players to be confident, but keep their feet on the ground to move forward. The Laos team is ready." He also highly appreciated the Vietnamese team and coach Kim Sang-sik, his fellow Korean: "I have great respect for coach Kim Sang-sik. He is a detailed person, like a tiger of Korean football. The Vietnamese team is one of the strongest teams in the region. However, we have had the best preparation and are ready for the upcoming confrontation."

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cuoc-doi-dau-cua-hai-vi-tuong-han-quoc-khau-chien-truoc-gio-g-185241208225551923.htm