Coach Garrath McPherson wants young Philippine players to prove themselves against a strong opponent like Vietnam in the SEA Games 33 semi-finals.

Coach Kim Sang-sik shared his assessments at a press conference this afternoon, 14/12, ahead of the men's football semi-final clash against the Philippines at SEA Games 33.

Testing the squad and playing with one player down, Vietnam lost 0-1 to South Korea in the final match of the U22 Panda Cup friendly tournament in China on the afternoon of 18/11.