CAUTIOUS KIM HOPES TO DUST OFF DANCING SHOES WITH VIETNAM VICTORY Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik has vowed to join his players in a celebratory dance if the Golden Star Warriors secure their place in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 final and retain the title. The team currently holds a 2-0 advantage over Thailand from the first leg of the semifinals, which took place in Bangkok on Saturday. The second leg of the final is set for Wednesday at the sold-out Mỹ Đình National Stadium in Hanoi, marking a historic moment as Vietnam aims to become the first team in the competition’s 30-year history to successfully defend the trophy. Kim, known for his on-field choreography, has promised to participate in a dance with his players if they win the match. “If the players and supporters want me to dance, I will dance,” he said. “I really hope Nguyễn Đình Bắc will score a goal and if he scores then maybe he and I can celebrate by dancing together.” Kim’s enthusiasm for the celebration stems from his viral 2022 post-match dance after Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC’s K League 1 title win, which gained widespread attention on social media. The Golden Star Warriors’ lead comes from second-half goals scored by Nguyễn Hai Long and Nguyễn Quang Hải, giving them a strong position heading into the final. However, Kim remains cautious, emphasizing that the match is not yet decided. “We will play our final game and the players have prepared very well,” he stated. “They have worked very hard over the last two months until the final. Tomorrow we will continue to try our best and play a wonderful match and try to bring a wonderful memory for everyone.” Kim acknowledged the significance of the occasion, calling it a historic day for Vietnamese football.#asean_hyundai_cup_2026 #kim_sang_sik #golden_star_warriors #nguyn_nh_bc #my_nh_national_stadium
