Live press conference Vietnam vs Thailand: Coach Kim Sang-sik waiting for the return leg

Coach Kim Sang-sik replied
- The Vietnamese team still has the second leg match, do you think today's loss will affect the players' mentality?
Today, the Vietnamese team could have won by 2 goals but I was satisfied. A bit of carelessness from the defense caused the Vietnamese team to concede a goal, but this is also a lesson for them to focus more on the second leg of the semi-final.
Xuan Son replied
- Hoang Duc shows his compatibility with Xuan Son?
Of course, he is a very special player. He always watches how I move, the game will be easier with Hoang Duc. He is smart. I coordinate with Hoang Duc, Quang Hai will create flexible changes.
- What do you think about Doan Ngoc Tan?
Ngoc Tan runs a lot, always tries his best in every match. He fights for the team, he stopped many attacks from Thailand. I think this is a very special player. He has positive energy and motivates the coaching staff. I thank him for today's match.
Coach Kim Sang-sik replied
- Currently, Xuan Son is the star of AFF Cup 2024, what advice do you have for him?
I'm very happy to have him, Xuan Son is a player that cannot be missed. Xuan Son can add a little more composure in the game, he played very well.
- You won against Thailand in the first leg, what adjustments will you make in the second leg?
Today, I won 2-1 against Thailand and I am satisfied, Vietnam should have won by 2 goals. The players need to improve their mentality, they need to improve after this match from the lessons learned. The Vietnam team will rest a bit.
Xuan Son replied
- Chalermsak said he didn't know who you were, what happened after this match?
I heard about this but I don't really care. What I want is to bring victory to the Vietnam team. I don't care and want to focus on the match.
- Was your strategy today to put constant pressure on your opponent?
I analyzed my team and the opponent before coming up with different strategies. My goal was to win. Thailand is strong and has physical strength. I told Xuan Son to be more aggressive. The Vietnamese team today was very strong, played very well and won.
- Mr. Park once said that he would not need to fear Thailand anymore. What can he say today?
I also think there is nothing to fear from Thailand anymore, especially after today's victory, Vietnam has shown its strength against Thailand, there is no mountain that cannot be overcome. It has been 27 years since we won against Thailand. I am happy for this. I feel like I have brought joy to the fans at the beginning of the new year.
Coach Kim Sang-sik answers questions at the press conference
Mr. Kim and Nguyen Xuan Son attended the press conference.
- Thailand lost to the Philippines after 52 years and lost to Vietnam after 27 years, how do you feel?
In fact, both opponents have become stronger and more progressive over the years, I don't pay much attention to these figures.
- Thailand met Vietnam twice in 3 months and the results were opposite, is the difference due to Xuan Son?
Between these two matches, the difference is certain. In this match, the Vietnamese team has Nguyen Xuan Son, but in the previous match, they did not.
- Comparing the semi-final and the first leg of the final, which match were you more disappointed with?
In the match against the Philippines, we lost 1-2 in the last minutes. In this match, we scored an equalizer and these are two completely different situations.
- What do you think about the referee?
We have to respect the referee's decisions and I cannot change his decision.
- What do you think about Xuan Son's performance? Will the Thai team's plan collapse because of him?
As everyone knows, Xuan Son is a quality player. Thailand made a mistake today and let this player score.
Thailand national team head coach answers first
The head coach of the Thai team answered first.
Vietnam team won
The Vietnamese team had an impressive match against Thailand at Viet Tri Stadium. In the first half, the home team pressured the opponent but missed many opportunities and could not score. In the second half, Quang Hai passed the ball well to Van Thanh, the defender born in 1996 headed the ball to create conditions for Xuan Son to finish and open the score of the match. The striker born in 1997 himself dribbled the ball and scored the second goal. Unfortunately, the Vietnamese team let the opponent score 1 goal.
Information before the press conference
The Vietnamese team will play the second leg of the semi-final at Rajamangala Stadium on January 5. Early in the morning of January 3, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team left for Thailand.