Xuân Son shines as Vietnam's national team wins three matches in South Korea

(Football results) - Vietnam's national team concluded their training stint in South Korea with a remarkable 2-1 win against Gangwon FC.

Vietnam entered the match against Gangwon FC with a strong lineup featuring key players such as Van Lam, Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, and Xuan Son. From the opening minutes, the Vietnamese side took control of the game, but a surprise came in the 14th minute when Xuan Manh made a mistake, leading to a penalty for the opponent. Gangwon FC converted from the spot to take a 1-0 lead.

After conceding, Vietnam quickly regained control and created several notable chances. In the 19th minute, Hoang Duc struck the post with a powerful shot. Their efforts finally paid off in the 30th minute when Xuan Son leaped high to head home a cross from Tai Loc, leveling the score at 1-1. Just before halftime, Xuan Son found the net again, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

In the second half, head coach Kim Sang Sik made several substitutions to test different combinations. Young and reserve players such as Trung Kien, Van Do, Dinh Bac, and Gia Hung were brought on, keeping Vietnam's play dynamic. However, Gangwon FC remained a tough opponent with quick counterattacks and solid defensive organization.

The breakthrough came in the 75th minute when Dinh Bac showed clever footwork before setting up Gia Hung, who slotted home to make it 2-1. This proved to be the decisive goal. In the remaining minutes, Vietnam stayed compact to preserve their lead, securing a 2-1 friendly victory over the K-League 1 side.

Full time: Vietnam 2-1 Gangwon FC

75' Goal: Vietnam takes the lead

Gia Hung scored for Vietnam against Gangwon, assisted by Dinh Bac

46' Second half begins

End of first half: Vietnam 1-1 Gangwon

30' Goal: Xuan Son equalizes 1-1 for Vietnam

Newcomer Tai Loc provided his first assist with a perfect cross for Xuan Son to head home and level the score at 1-1

14' Goal: Gangwon opens the scoring

Xuan Manh fouled a Gangwon player in the box, and goalkeeper Van Lam couldn't save the penalty

1' Match begins

What time is Vietnam vs Gangwon and where to watch live?

• Time: 2:00 PM on July 13

• Location: South Korea

• Tournament: International friendly

• Live coverage: The match will be updated live in this article

Notable information before the Vietnam vs Gangwon match:

The Vietnam national team has maintained positive results during their training camp in South Korea. In their first friendly, coach Kim Sang Sik's side easily defeated Siheung FC 6-0. Then, against tougher opposition, Vietnam beat Yongin FC, a K-League 2 team, 2-1.

The biggest challenge will come in the final match against Gangwon FC, a K-League 1 side. This is seen as a crucial test before Vietnam concludes their training camp. However, Gangwon FC may not field their strongest lineup, as they just played a tense 0-0 draw against league leaders FC Seoul on the afternoon of July 12.

Still, Gangwon FC's reserve squad features several quality players. Notable names include defensive midfielder Kim Dong Hyun, a former South Korean international; striker Kim Gun Hee, who stands nearly 1.90m tall; South Korean U20 goalkeeper Kim Jung Hoon; and young center-back Jung Seung Bin, who is nearly 2m tall. These are suitable opponents for Vietnam to test their physicality and aerial ability.

Facing a physically imposing, fast, and well-conditioned opponent, head coach Kim Sang Sik is likely to field his strongest starting eleven for the first time. Vietnam's attack is expected to create fewer chances than in the previous two matches, while the defense will face greater pressure. The clash with Gangwon FC thus serves as an important dress rehearsal for the entire team.

Expected lineup for Vietnam vs Gangwon

• Vietnam:Patrik Le Giang, Viet Anh, Quang Kiet, Tuan Tai, Van Do, Van Vi, Thanh Long, Ngoc My, Hai Long, Dinh Bac, Gia Hung.
• Gangwon: Kim Jung Hoon, Jung Seung Bin, Kim Dong Hyun, Kim Gun Hee, Lee Seung Won, Kang Yun Gu, Lee Gi Hyuk, Park Ho Yeong, Ryu Seong Min, Pedrinho, Yago Cariello.