JAKARTA - Vietnam U-23 coach Kim Sang-sik admitted that he benefited from the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup final schedule against the U-23 Indonesian national team. According to the coach, this situation made his team fitter.
This was revealed by Kim Sang-sik because Vietnam first appeared in the semifinals rather than Indonesia U-23.
Reflecting on the duration of the game, The Golden Star also completed the match with normal time, in contrast to Garuda Muda, who had to finish the match for 120 minutes plus the penalty round.
"We are fighting to reach the final. Likewise with Indonesia U-23. The final match will be a lot of supporters who support Indonesia U-23. We are preparing players to be ready to face all the pressure."
"I think (the difference) is the same time, just different hours of competing. There is no problem. All teams are tired. I think this will be a difficult match. We just need to fight," said Kim Sang-sik in Jakarta quoted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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According to him, young Indonesian U-23 and Vietnamese players both have a good recovery time. Therefore, he believes this final match will run strictly.
"Indonesia U-23 against Thailand U-23 in 120 minutes. This is a young player and has three days. We have prepared and analyzed Indonesia's matches," said Kim.
The 2025 AFF U-23 Cup final match between Indonesia U-23 vs Vietnam U-23 will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 20.00 WIB.
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