Coach Kim Sang-sik mentioned Mr. Park and regretted: ‘If only Xuan Son…’

Mr. Kim Sang-sik revealed the secret to winning against the Thai people

The Vietnamese team won 2-1 against Thailand in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final, which took place at 8:00 p.m. on January 2 at Viet Tri Stadium. Xuan Son’s two goals in the 59th and 73rd minutes gave coach Kim Sang-sik’s team an advantage before the second leg.

Despite unfortunately conceding a goal in the last minutes when the defense let Chalermsak Aukkee freely head in, the first home victory against Thailand after 27 years of waiting also helped the Vietnamese team get closer to the championship. AFF Cup 2024. As long as they do not lose in the rematch in Rajamangala, Mr. Kim and his team will be crowned the Southeast Asian throne.

“Coach Park Hang-seo once said that the Vietnamese team is no longer afraid of Thailand. And after today’s victory, we have shown our strength against this opponent. I said that there will be no mountain that cannot be overcome. overcome.

I understand that the Vietnamese team defeated Thailand at home for the first time in 27 years. So today, I’m happy with this victory. I am very happy and excited to bring Vietnamese fans new hope to open 2025,” coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed.

The Korean strategist also revealed the strategy that helped Vietnam defeat Thailand in the first leg of the final.

“Before the match, I often analyze my opponent to come up with a strategy. Through each match, I apply many different types of tactics. My goal is to win. The Thai team has the same physical strength and He has a good height, so I said Xuan Son needs to play more fiercely. Not only Xuan Son but all the players did well and did their best with the desire to win,” coach Kim Sang-sik praised Xuan Son. whole team.

“I am very happy to have Xuan Son in the squad. For me, Xuan Son is a player who cannot be missed. If he wants to develop further, Xuan Son needs to have more composure in the match. But today Now, he’s playing very well. I’m very happy.”

The Vietnamese team will rematch Thailand at 8:00 p.m. on January 5 at Rajamangala Stadium. A draw is enough for Vietnam to win the championship, but drawing with Thailand away from home is never easy. At home in the 2024 AFF Cup, Thailand won completely against Malaysia, Cambodia and the Philippines.

“I am satisfied with the victory. The team could have won with a difference of more than 2 goals if Xuan Son had used it well, but I still have to thank him very much. Of course, the player needs to improve more.” psychology as well as learning and drawing experience to prepare for the return match.

We have not yet won completely, because the return match with Thailand is still ahead. The chance of winning the championship also depends on whether the players can develop their abilities or not. We will consider this turn as a valuable experience,” coach Kim Sang-sik concluded.