Coach Kim Sang Sik is confident in Vietnam's forward line.

The lengthy training stint in Korea ended on a high note for Vietnam. With three straight victories, 10 goals for and just 2 against, the team's confidence is soaring, and it's clear that Coach Kim's forward line is peaking at the right moment.

With only a few days left until the ASEAN Cup 2026 kicks off, the Vietnamese team has instilled great hope in fans after their quality training camp in South Korea. While scoring was once a headache for the coaching staff, the attack has now become the team's biggest strength.

Three consecutive wins against increasingly stronger opponents are clear evidence of the progress made by Coach Kim Sang Sik and his players. Beyond favorable results, the team scored 10 goals, conceded only two, and maintained control for most of the matches. These statistics highlight an efficient attacking system rather than reliance on individual brilliance.

What pleases the coaching staff most is not the number of goals, but how they were scored. Vietnam scored from various situations and with different lineups.

This shows that the tactical patterns Coach Kim Sang Sik has been building are being executed smoothly by the players.

More importantly, many attacking players have found the net. Xuan Son once again proved his class as a top striker with sharp positioning and finishing. Meanwhile, Tai Loc provided a fresh look as a new forward, adding dynamism to the attack.

Gia Hung also made his mark with confident ball handling and speedy runs into the box. Hai Long continued his steady form, contributing to build-up play and scoring directly. Viet Cuong also got on the scoresheet, demonstrating his development and quick adaptation to the national team.

The fact that many players have found their scoring touch is a very encouraging sign. A strong attack isn't just about having one elite finisher; it requires multiple players to share the scoring burden. When forwards are all in high spirits and maintain their "touch" in front of goal, opponents will find it difficult to focus on stopping just one threat as before.

This is also a major difference between Vietnam under Coach Kim Sang Sik and the previous era. While Xuan Son was once considered the main pillar of the attack, in this ASEAN Cup, the team is expected to have more ways to approach the opponent's goal. Having multiple goal-scorers makes the team much more unpredictable from the opponents' perspective.

This diversity also opens up many tactical options for Coach Kim Sang Sik. He can employ a formation with a single center-forward, two speedy wingers, or switch flexibly to a two-striker system when more pressure is needed. No longer overly dependent on one name, Vietnam now can change their approach based on the opponent and the situation.

Of course, positive results in the preparation phase do not guarantee success in the official tournament. The ASEAN Cup always brings immense pressure, and opponents like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are all well-prepared both technically and mentally.

Before embarking on their title defense, the team still has a friendly match in Thai Nguyen. This will be the final rehearsal for Coach Kim Sang Sik to review the squad, fine-tune tactical details, and help his players maintain match sharpness.

With their form peaking at the right time, an increasingly diverse attack, and many players in high spirits, Vietnam can rightfully enter the ASEAN Cup 2026 with great confidence.

Coach Kim Sang Sik now has more ways to change the course of a match, many players who can make a difference, and most importantly, a team united toward a common goal.