Coach Kim Sang Sik expressed his unwavering belief in the Vietnam national football team’s ability to triumph over Thailand in the long-awaited two-legged final of the 2024 AFF Cup. Highlighting a resolute mindset, Coach Kim said: “Our only goal is to achieve victory and lift the champion trophy.
As excitement grew ahead of the final matches, coach Kim acknowledged the daunting challenge posed by Thailand, but remained optimistic. “Happy New Year, and I would like to thank all the supporters of the Vietnam national team. Thailand is indeed a formidable opponent, but there is no mountain that we cannot climb. My goal is to lead Vietnam at the top in these next matches, expect a spectacular performance from us tomorrow against Thailand,” he said.
Referring to the encounter as a “Southeast Asian derby”, coach Kim showed awareness of the intense rivalry, while remaining hopeful. “Tomorrow’s match will be a tough fight. However, with our recent victories against Singapore in both legs of the semi-finals, I am optimistic that this positive momentum will lead us to a successful outing against Thailand. My experiences from previous finals in as coach in Korea will also help me in our preparations. This match has a special meaning for me as head coach of the Vietnam national team, and I plan to give our fans an exciting New Year’s surprise, ” added the coach emphatically Kim.
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-In assessing the competition, Coach Kim pointed to a tactical advantage. “Thai players might be feeling tired after playing overtime only two days ago and then traveling a considerable distance. This could work in our favor.” Addressing the psychological barriers that have historically held back Vietnamese players in matches against Thailand, Kim expressed confidence in his team’s current mindset. “My players are brimming with confidence and will create many scoring chances. I would like to emphasize that the idea of Vietnamese players being mentally weaker against Thailand is a thing of the past. Our current focus is solely on the present moment. These players are in the best psychological shape they have ever been in. I made it clear: we have one goal—championship glory.
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