OFFICIAL: Coach Kim Sang Sik sets a 'monstrous' record with the Vietnam national team.

Coach Kim Sang Sik officially sets a record of 15 unbeaten matches with the Vietnam national team after Malaysia was handed a 0-3 defeat.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has officially established an impressive milestone with the Vietnam national team by extending the unbeaten streak to 15 matches, following the Malaysia national team being handed a 0-3 defeat in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.. The decision from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) not only affects the group standings but also allows the Korean strategist to leave a strong mark on his journey leading the national team.

Previously, Southeast Asian football had focused its attention on the final ruling from the AFC regarding the Malaysia national team's use of an ineligible naturalized player.. With the penalty imposed, Malaysia was handed a 0-3 defeat in matches against Nepal and Vietnam, and even faced the risk of being eliminated from the tournament.

Malaysia being handed a defeat means the Vietnam national team is credited with an additional victory, thereby helping Coach Kim Sang Sik officially extend the unbeaten streak to 15. This is a very notable achievement in the context of the team undergoing a transition in personnel and shaping a new playing style.

Specifically, Vietnam's 15-match unbeaten streak includes 8 matches in the 2024 AFF Cup, 5 matches in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, and 2 international friendlies. Among these, the team secured 13 wins and only drew 2 matches, demonstrating stable and effective performance under the Korean coach.

This milestone also brings Coach Kim Sang Sik closer to the previous record of 18 unbeaten matches established in Vietnamese football history. With the current upward trend, he has a full opportunity to surpass this achievement if he continues to maintain impressive performance in the coming period.

Not only successful at the national team level, Coach Kim Sang Sik had previously also made a strong impact by leading the Vietnam U23 team to achieve a streak of 15 consecutive victories in official tournaments. These consecutive achievements are opening expectations for a new, highly positive development phase for Vietnamese football.