Tuesday, 25/8/2026 | 11:33 GMT+7

Coach Kim Sang-sik holds press conference before ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg

Vietnam's South Korean coach Kim Sang-sik is set to provide his assessment ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium on the evening of 26/8.

Vietnam's South Korean coach Kim Sang-sik holds a press conference at the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) headquarters in Hanoi on 25/8, before the ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Duc Dong

Coach Kim Sang-sik of Vietnam addressed the media today at the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) headquarters in Hanoi. The South Korean coach convened the press conference at 11h30 to discuss the upcoming ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg.

The press conference comes as Vietnam holds a commanding lead in the final series. Goals from Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai secured a 2-0 victory for Vietnam against Thailand in the first leg, played at Rajamangala Stadium on 22/8. This result provides Vietnam with a significant advantage heading into the return fixture. The team will only lose the championship if they suffer a three-goal defeat in regular time or a two-goal deficit during extra time.

Vietnam enters the decisive match with strong momentum under coach Kim Sang-sik. Thailand's last and only victory against Vietnam at My Dinh Stadium occurred in 9/2024, with a 2-1 scoreline in a friendly match. This also marks Vietnam's most recent defeat under coach Kim Sang-sik, who has since led the team on an impressive 25-match unbeaten streak.

Duc Dong - Hieu Luong

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/hlv-kim-sang-sik-hop-bao-truoc-luot-ve-chung-ket-asean-cup-2026-5113075.html

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