The enthusiastic support from the fans is a tremendous encouragement for U22 Vietnam.

In the post-match press conference, Coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized: “I want to send my congratulations to all the players and fans for today's victory. Many Vietnamese supporters came to Thailand to cheer for us. That is a huge motivation for the entire team.”

Coach Kim Sang Sik expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, although he believes there are still many aspects to improve. He praised Van Thuan for shining at a crucial moment when the team faced difficulties and secured the win, and mentioned the team will have three days to prepare and address shortcomings before the final.

Meanwhile, the best player of the match, Dinh Bac, shared his happiness about participating in his first SEA Games semifinal and praised the team's good performance to achieve victory despite the significant progress of U22 Philippines.

Dinh Bac also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from Vietnamese fans in the stadium. He said all his focus is now on the first SEA Games final of his career.

At the same press conference, U22 Philippines coach Garrath McPherson stated that this was a match where either team deserved to win. He highly regarded U22 Vietnam as a well-balanced team that was always proactive and dominant in attacking plays. However, he also encouraged his U22 Philippines players for their effort to stay focused and defend against U22 Vietnam’s attacks. He expressed regret that his team lacked a bit of luck in the final minutes but stressed: “The important thing in football is that after defeat, you must move forward and continue preparing for the future.”