Vietnam's national team executes corner kicks like 'Arsenal' under coach Kim Sang Sik

Vietnam's national team and U23 Vietnam are making a strong impression with 15 goals from corner kicks in just 38 matches.

In 38 official matches under coach Kim Sang Sik, Vietnam's teams from U23 to the national level have scored up to 15 goals originating from corner kicks. This number demonstrates a clear improvement in utilizing set-piece situations, turning it into a formidable "weapon" for the "Golden Star Warriors".

There has never been a period in the last 10 years where Vietnam's national teams created as many threats from corner kicks as they do now. Since June 2023, coach Kim Sang Sik's squad has consistently exploited dead-ball situations effectively, especially corner kicks, keeping opposing defenses in a state of high alert.

At the U23 level, this tactical imprint becomes even more pronounced. Dinh Bac and his teammates have scored up to 7 goals from corners in various tournaments such as the Southeast Asian U23 Championship, SEA Games, or the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Notably, each time U23 Vietnam successfully capitalizes on this situation, they secure a victory, contributing to an impressive series of achievements, including regional championship, SEA Games gold medal, and continental bronze medal.

Not limited to U23, the national team also greatly benefits from this tactic. Before Duy Manh opened the scoring in the win against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Vietnam's national team had a total of 7 goals from corner kicks. This is clear evidence of the effectiveness and stability of this strategy at the highest level.

The AFF Cup 2024 marked the beginning of Vietnam's national team's success streak from corner kicks. Goals against Laos, Philippines, and Singapore all came from the same scenario. Later, in the Asian Cup qualifiers, the team continued this efficiency with goals against Laos and Nepal. Even in the friendly match against Bangladesh, Tuan Hai scored from a precisely executed corner kick.

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