U22 Vietnam is heading in the right direction at SEA Games 33

The match that decided the semifinal spots in Group B ended as many predicted, yet it still pleased Vietnamese fans due to how U22 Vietnam aimed for victory. The way Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad competed at SEA Games 33 resembled the style of the national team and U23 Vietnam as they strive to conquer the regional arena in 2025.

Before the match,U22 Vietnamonly needed a draw to advance to the semifinals. But Coach Kim Sang Sik and the team decided not to settle for a draw to avoid sending U22 Indonesia home early or risking facing the host U22 Thailand. Therefore, their only objective was to win. This attitude created complete dominance from the moment the ball started.