ASEAN Cup 2026: A Well-Deserved Achievement

Coach Kim Sang Sik affirmed that the Vietnamese team had prepared thoroughly for their opening match against Timor Leste on the evening of July 24, and the 7-0 victory was a deserved outcome after what the players had shown.

According to a TTXVN reporter present in Chonburi, Thailand, at the post-match press conference, Coach Kim Sang Sik assessed that the entire team had prepared well and the players had demonstrated 100% of their ability. All players were confident and performed well, and the match featured many beautiful goals, boosting the players' confidence. The Vietnamese team will look ahead to the next match and strive for a win.

The Korean coach also expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic support of Vietnamese fans. He said: "Although the weather was bad today, the fans still came to the stadium to cheer for the whole team. I deeply appreciate that affection. I would like to thank all the fans who supported us, both here and in Vietnam. We will do our best to play well and show our appreciation to the supporters."

The best player of the match, Nguyễn Đình Bắc, shared: "From the federation leaders to the coach and the players, we have prepared very well, and the result is today's victory. The whole team will continue to maintain our efforts to make this season successful."

Đình Bắc also said that he liked all three goals he scored in this match and was happy that the team received the affection of the fans. He hopes that in the upcoming matches, the fans will continue to accompany the team when the players play at Mỹ Đình Stadium against Singapore on July 31.

Meanwhile, Timor Leste head coach Jose Pedro acknowledged that the Vietnamese team is a very strong opponent with quality players. "We faced a big team and it was very difficult," he said, "but they respected us by not resting their key players."

The Portuguese coach also said that Timor Leste is a young team and therefore needs to continue striving to develop and learn more. The most important thing now is to forget the past result, help the players recover well, and he will try to select the best 11 players for the match against Singapore on July 27.