Vietnam national team head coach Kim Sang Sik labeled Indonesia’s 9–2 victory over Bangladesh in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 an unusual football match. Speaking at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2026, the South Korean tactician noted he watched the fixture and observed on-field scuffles that fell outside normal competitive boundaries.
Kim Sang Sik Reviews Indonesia’s Nine-Goal Victory
Kim admitted he did not expect the Group A fixture to produce such a wide margin, though he acknowledged the high-scoring affair made for entertaining viewing. The match, played on Thursday, October 1, 2026, saw the Garuda squad secure a dominant win that propelled them into the tournament final on goal productivity.
“Ya, saya menonton pertandingan itu dan melihat juga ada semacam perkelahian. Tentu hal-hal seperti ini tidak biasa dalam sepak bola,” Kim stated, as reported by cnnindonesia.com. “Maksud saya, mereka mencetak gol dan saya tidak menyangka itu terjadi. Namun, karena itu sepak bola menyenangkan untuk ditonton.”
Vietnam Secures Runner-Up Finish in Group B
While Indonesia advanced to the championship match, Vietnam concluded its Group B campaign with a 4–2 win against Pakistan. That victory gave the Golden Star six points from two wins, leaving them level with group winner Thailand on points but behind on head-to-head records after an earlier loss to the Philippines, according to tournament reporting.
Reflecting on his squad’s performance, Kim expressed gratitude toward his players and supporters. “Saya tetap ingin berterima kasih kepada pemain atas kemenangan ini. Begitu juga terima kasih saya untuk penggemar yang datang ke stadion dan mereka yang menyaksikan kami di televisi,” he said.
Third-Place Playoff and Final Schedule in Jakarta
The tournament concluding schedule at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Monday, October 5, 2026, pairs Vietnam against Malaysia in the third-place playoff. That match kicks off at 4:00 PM local time (WIB). Following that fixture, Indonesia will meet Thailand in the tournament final starting at 8:00 PM WIB at the same venue.
Kim confirmed that his side is aiming to capture the third-place medal to close out their ASEAN Cup run. Meanwhile, regional media coverage from outlets such as The Thao, cited by Radar Cirebon, tracked the tense group standings and noted the historical runner-up tendencies of the Indonesian side ahead of the decisive matches.
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