Few people expected Vietnam to defeat Indonesia 3-0 right at Pakansari Stadium, a venue once considered a "difficult place to leave" for Vietnamese football. Even more notably, Coach Kim Sang Sik kept both Xuan Son and Hoang Hen on the bench, making the victory particularly meaningful.

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Written by Nan Nan. On November 8, 2025, at the football field of Qingdao Preschool Teachers College (hereinafter referred to as "College"), the second round of the first Shandong "Governor's Cup" had just started for less than 20 minutes, and the score was already 2-0. The home team, the College, was being overwhelmed by Qingdao University of Science and Technology.

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Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir affirmed that he still has full confidence in coach John Herdman after the Indonesian team lost 0-3 to Vietnam in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

The AFC (Asian Football Confederation) account spoke about the impressive victory of the Vietnam national team over Indonesia in the group stage of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

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Under Kim Sang Sik's leadership, Vietnamese football is going through an unforgettable phase. The sustained unbeaten run against various Asian rivals highlights both tactical consistency and the team's remarkable improvement over the last twelve months.

The convincing 3-0 victory over Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium not only brought Vietnam closer to a spot in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals but also left a touching moment after the match. During the team celebration, defender Pham Xuan Manh unexpectedly approached and bowed to kiss Coach Kim Sang Sik's black polo shirt – an outfit that fans now consider the "lucky charm" of the Korean strategist.