Vietnam's third U23 Southeast Asian title reflects coach Kim Sang-sik's meticulous preparation, tactical approach, and shrewd decision-making in crucial moments.
Doctor Nguyen Truong An says the presence of water bottles in front of Vietnam's technical area during the Southeast Asian U23 final was accidental, not a deliberate attempt to hinder Indonesia.
Indonesia claimed Vietnam's coaching staff deliberately scattered water bottles to hinder a long throw-in, but coach Kim Sang-sik denied the accusation.
Coach Kim Sang-sik fell to the ground while celebrating with the Vietnamese players after their victory against Thailand in the 2025 AFF U23 Championship final.
Fitness coach Yoon Dong-hun occasionally stood close to the sideline, waving a white towel as Vietnam defeated Indonesia 1-0 in the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship final.
Coach Kim Sang-sik surprised onlookers by bowing three times to the referee after receiving a yellow card in the final minutes of Vietnam's 1-0 victory over Indonesia in the 2025 AFF U23 Championship.
Coach Kim Sang-sik prepares to address the press after Vietnam's victory in the 2025 AFF U23 Championship at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, on the evening of 29/7.
International tourist arrivals in Bali, Indonesia, have increased 10-15% as the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand escalated into conflict from 24/7.
Forward Jens Raven, who has scored 7 goals, appeared in the training session on the afternoon of 28/7, but his availability for the 2025 AFF U23 Championship final against Vietnam remains uncertain.