U22 Vietnam fights for gold – ultimate challenge in Thailand!

U22 Vietnam fights for gold – ultimate challenge in Thailand!

Anticipation is building for the SEA Games 33 in Thailand and the Vietnam U22 team is ready to take on the challenge. U22 Vietnam have been drawn into Group B where they will face teams from Malaysia and Laos. Coach Kim Sang Sik has clear goals: the gold medal should be brought back to Vietnam after the team has already celebrated successes in the past. How vietnam.vn According to reports, the men's tournament will begin from December 3rd to 18th and will take place across three locations: Bangkok, Songkhla and Chiang Mai.

But before it starts, the players have a lot of hard work to do. In order to reach the semi-finals, they must establish themselves as one of the top three teams in their group. In Group A the hosts Thailand, Cambodia and Timor-Leste will fight, while in Group C Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore will meet. The best teams not only have their sights set on advancing, but also the dream of reaching the prestigious final.

Intensive preparation for U22 Vietnam

In order to be optimally prepared for the SEA Games, the Vietnamese Football Association (VFF) has been organizing intensive training camps together with coach Kim Sang Sik since 2024. This includes participation in high-quality tournaments such as the Four Nations Tournament in China taking place in November, as well as further qualifiers for the AFC U23 Championship in 2025. The aim is to form a strong team before the big tournament in Thailand. In particular, we rely on the talents who play abroad. Vietnamnet highlights that players such as Viktor Le and Andrej An Khanh, who show promising performances in their leagues, are taken into account.

In addition, special attention is paid to the squad. Key players include goalkeeper Trung Kien and Ho Chi Minh City FC's 1.92m defender Zan Nguyen, whose height and confidence could make a valuable contribution. “We are watching the players closely and focusing on building a cohesive team,” explains coach Kim Sang Sik, who is also keeping an eye on the progress of strikers such as Aymeric Faurand Tournaire.

The challenges in football format

Interestingly, since 2017, the SEA Games have introduced an age limit of under 22 for male players to ensure fair competition conditions. No overage players are allowed in the upcoming games, which makes selection difficult for coaches, but also promotes many young talents. This structure has been part of the SEA Games football program since 1959 and is also reflected in the development of women's football. The women's competition has been established since 1985, and how the Wikipedia shows, Thailand and Vietnam have achieved historic successes in both men's and women's football.

With intensive preparations and a strong focus on team spirit and talent development, U22 Vietnam is ready for the SEA Games 33. The entire nation is looking forward to the upcoming games because every match could be the key to the golden dream.