Kim Sang-sik + Suonson Magic Vietnam overpowered Thailand 2:1...The Mitsubishi Cup is about to win
Jan 03, 2025
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Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 in the first leg of the tournament final in Viet Chi on the 2nd (Korea time). This has created an advantageous situation for Vietnam to win the championship just by drawing against Thailand in the second final match in Bangkok on the 5th.
On this day as well, Suanson's performance as a 'naturalization striker' was remarkable. After scoring the first goal with his head in the 14th minute of the second half, he intercepted the Thai defender's ball at the halfway line in the 27th minute of the second half and finished with a left-footed shot in the penalty box.
Vietnam is trying to win the title for the first time in seven years since 2018. In the previous tournament, the 2022 tournament, he finished second behind Thailand.
Vietnam, which handed over the baton to Philippe Truscier, who was in charge of the Japanese national team after Park Hang-seo stepped down, announced its breakup and brought in Kim Sang-sik. It is true that there were mixed expectations and concerns about coach Kim Sang-sik, who had a time to recharge after stepping down from Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Coach Kim Sang-sik won the fifth game of the second Asian qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup against the Philippines on June 6 with a 3-2 victory. However, they lost the subsequent Iraq match 1-3. Vietnam lost 0-3 in the warm-up match against Russia in September, followed by the defeat against Thailand in October and the draw against India, which began to raise questions about coach Kim Sang-sik's leadership. However, after reaching the semifinals with an unbeaten record in the Mitsubishi Cup, he succeeded in reaching the final by winning consecutive games against Singapore.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
