To ensure the players maintain their physical condition, Coach Kim Sang Sik altered the Vietnam U23's training plan on September 7th.

A narrow 1-0 victory over Singapore U23 on the evening of September 6th allowed Vietnam U23 to temporarily hold the top spot in Group C of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers. In the crucial match for qualification on September 9th, Coach Kim Sang Sik’s team will face Yemen U23. This opponent also has 6 points and will directly compete with Vietnam U23 for a place in the final tournament.

To prepare for this "final" match, the Vietnam U23 coaching staff is making detailed plans. Notably, on September 7th, Coach Kim Sang Sik decided to change the training schedule for the team.

Specifically, instead of training on the field as planned, the entire team will only do recovery work at the hotel. This step aims to preserve the physical strength of Vietnam U23 players after a tough day defending against Singapore U23’s tight defense. On September 8th, the team will resume normal training.

In the final round, Vietnam U23 has the advantage of playing at home and only needs at least a draw to secure qualification as group leaders. According to Coach Kim Sang Sik, the team is confident of achieving their third consecutive win:

“We will analyze thoroughly and prepare carefully. With the current squad quality, I am confident Vietnam U23 can win. Yemen has a solid defense and good physique, but we have fast players ready to exploit the spaces behind them.”