Vietnam U22 team sets off firmly and confidently to compete at SEA Games 33

01/12/2025 14:26:00 GameGladiator

The Vietnam U22 team has departed for Thailand, officially beginning their SEA Games "gold hunt" campaign. Best wishes to Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team for steadfastness and success in their mission.

1. Before departure, Coach Kim Sang Sik revealed the roster of 23 Vietnam U22 players selected for this SEA Games. The choice was made after a thorough assessment of each player's performance, fitness, and tactical compatibility during the 2025 training camps and preparations.

It is understood that this was among the most difficult decisions for the Korean coach. The pressure was so intense that he confessed to much inner struggle: "I lost sleep over the selection. All players train and live professionally, but I had to make the best choice for the team."

The opening match against U22 Laos is considered a crucial start, where the team aims for a win, ideally by a clear margin to gain a goal difference advantage. The other opponent, Malaysia, is viewed as a tougher "test," requiring detailed analysis and tactical adjustments.

SEA Games always carry unpredictable challenges, from a dense match schedule and playing conditions to the advancement of strong rivals like Indonesia and Thailand. Confidence is necessary but must be paired with alertness and respect for opponents.

Despite initial achievements such as winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and qualifying for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship,SEA Games 33still represent a challenge at an entirely different level. Coach Kim Sang Sik admits he feels a bit nervous, but that feeling drives the team’s determination. This will be a critical test of this generation’s maturity and the Korean coach’s ability.

Today, Vietnam U22 will fly to Thailand to start their journey to conquer the men’s football gold medal. Photo: Tuan Pham

Overall, Vietnam U22 has prepared thoroughly and impressively for SEA Games 33. The SEA Games 33 gold medal is the next challenge awaiting Coach Kim Sang Sik after the ASEAN Cup victory with the Vietnam national team. With a squad that has played closely through many tournaments, Vietnam U22 has solid grounds to hope for a new success at the upcoming competition.

2. Winning goldat SEA Games 33is not only a title goal but also a vital stepping stone for the youth to progress to the national team, opening a new successful cycle for Vietnamese football. Certainly, the pressure on the entire Vietnam U22 squad is immense now.

On one hand, Coach Kim Sang Sik continues to prove his coaching skills across various levels and tournaments. On the other, a new generation of Vietnamese football is on the path to follow the values of their predecessors.

Achievements at SEA Games are one matter, but more importantly, this new generation must demonstrate they deserve to follow in their predecessors’ footsteps on the path ahead. Therefore, successive tournaments will act as challenges for Coach Kim Sang Sik and his players to build values and secure their place. From there, they inspire trust and hope for a new cycle with a new coach and fresh mindset and actions.

Vietnam U22 heads to Thailand for SEA Games 33, the golden dream officially begins

If they overcome this challenge, the U22 squad will earn a "passport" to confidently advance further, and Coach Kim Sang Sik will confirm his talent in rebuilding the Vietnam team. More importantly, the young players are full of ambition to prove themselves and take further steps in their careers.

Therefore, SEA Games 33 will be a test of stability and a challenge for both coach and players to build values of faith and hope to go further into the future. Next, the 2026 AFC U23 Championship will be a decisive milestone for the status of Vietnamese youth football at the continental level.

Fans have every reason to expect a courageous and promising new generation—a horizon full of youthful aspirations, representing Vietnam football’s ambition to expand and develop.

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