Director Kim Sang-sik's ceiling...Vietnam advances to the semifinals with 5-0 Big Wave → Group B 1 + clash with Singapore
Director Kim Sang-sik's ceiling...Vietnam advances to the semifinals with 5-0 Big Wave → Group B 1 + clash with Singapore
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Vietnam, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, defeated Myanmar and advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup (hereinafter referred to as the Mitsubishi Cup).
Vietnam beat Myanmar 5-0 in the final Group B match of the Mitsubishi Cup at Puto Stadium in Puto Vietchi, Vietnam, on the 21st (Korea time). Vietnam, with three wins, one draw and 10 points, succeeded in advancing to the semifinals as No. 1 in Group B.
The Mitsubishi Cup, which includes 10 countries belonging to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), is the most prestigious national competition in Southeast Asia that is held every two years. Until 2020, it was called the Suzuki Cup, and in 2018, "Saldink" Park Hang-seo led Vietnam to win the championship, making it a familiar tournament for domestic fans.
In this competition, three Korean coaches, including Vietnamese coach Kim Sang-sik, Indonesian coach Shin Tae-yong and Laos coach Ha Hyuk-jun, competed in the same Group B and attracted attention.
A total of 10 teams will be divided into two groups and advance to the semifinals by ranking second in each group, and Vietnam has succeeded in advancing to the semifinals by ranking first in Group B. Indonesia was eliminated from the group stage after being defeated by the Philippines 0-1.
Vietnam played as a 3-4-3 typical. Nguyen Dinciueu wore goalkeeper gloves. Pham Xuanman, Nguyen Tan Chong, and Buytien Zhong were in charge of the defense, while Zheng Tianan, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Deuk and Van Vie Nguyen formed the midfield. Nguyen Van Toan, Nguyen Xuansson, and Bui Bi Hao played as three-top players and worked together.
Myanmar faced off 4-4-2. Pyo Tu Pieh defended the goal and Okar Naing, Tihateung, Somo Chow and Ratwai Phon defended. Ying Aung Yeh, Wairin Aung, Lewinmer Aung and Pyo Yunhain formed the midfield, while Tiha Cho and Winnaing Tun played as the front-line two-top.
Vietnam finished 0-0 in the first half, but scored five goals in the second half and had a "goal feast."
Vietnam, which saved the second ball after Nguyen Van Toan's shot in the third minute of the second half, opened with Bui Bihao's first goal and made it 2-0 with Nguyen Xuansson's additional goal in the 11th minute of the second half.
Nguyen Quang Hai scored his third goal with his left foot in front of the net in the 29th minute of the second half, and Nguyen Xuansson scored multiple goals in the 45th minute of the second half. Just before the end of the game, Nguyen Thien Lin also scored a goal to complete the 5-0 victory.
"I'm so happy. It was my first match, and I'm so happy about the great atmosphere that the fans brought. I trained hard and ran hard, and I kept the promise I made to the Vietnamese fans. I always try to follow Kim Sang-sik's instructions closely and try to match well with my team members. I'm so happy to be wearing the Vietnamese uniform," Sun said after the match. 메이저사이트
Vietnam will play the first leg of the semifinals against Singapore, the second-ranked team in Group A, on the 26th local time.
"For sure, we will face a lot of challenges in the next match. However, Vietnam will do its best to play in the stadium to keep the game tight. I sincerely thank all the fans for their support," Sun said.