At the most challenging time, U22 Vietnam discovered the player who could resolve the match: Đình Bắc. The striker’s breakthrough not only allowed coach Kim Sang Sik’s team to breathe easier with a 2-1 win over U22 Laos but also ignited hope for the pursuit of the gold medalSEA Games 2025.
In the context where the opening match always carries pressure,U22 Vietnamhad a somewhat rocky start. Coach Kim Sang Sik’s players took the lead at the 29th minute but were quickly equalized following a corner kick.
Đình Bắc was perfectly positioned.
Less than a week prior, the 2004-born striker scored an important goal helping CAHN defeat Beijing Guoan, expanding their chances to advance in AFC Champions League Two. That goal came at a critical time, releasing the psychological burden after a slow start to the season. Against Laos, he converted that confidence into a convincing brace.