'Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam' Makes New History Again in Vietnam, 22-Game Unbeaten Streak Record... Crushes Cambodia 3-1 to Reach 'ASEAN Championship Semifinals'

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The Vietnam national football team, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, defeated Cambodia and advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN (ASEAN) Championship Hyundai Cup.

On the 7th at 10 p.m. (Korean time), Vietnam decisively defeated Cambodia 3-1 in the final Group A match of the tournament held at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.

With this victory, Vietnam accumulated 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw), topped the group, and advanced to the semifinals, taking another step toward back-to-back titles.

By avoiding defeat again today, Vietnam extended its unbeaten run in A-matches to an impressive 22 games (19 wins, 3 draws).

'Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam' has already surpassed the previous record of 18 consecutive unbeaten games set during the tenure of former coach Park Hang-seo and continues to break new records for consecutive unbeaten matches.

Today, Vietnam broke the deadlock in the 18th minute of the first half. Nguyen Dinh Bac penetrated the right side of the penalty box and scored with a right-footed shot.

However, Vietnam struggled to score additional goals and was instead shaken by counterattacks from the opponent. Eventually, they conceded a goal in the 26th minute of the second half. Bentu Fernandes Iago received a long pass from behind, used his explosive speed to advance, and finished with a left-footed shot.

Vietnam, which could have been held back by Cambodia at home, regained the lead in the 39th minute of the second half thanks to an own goal. Xuan Son penetrated the left side of the penalty box and attempted a lob shot over the goalkeeper's head; the ball cleared by a defender directly resulted in an own goal.

Momentum was with Vietnam, and in the 44th minute of the second half, Nguyen Dinh Bac penetrated the space behind the defense and sealed the victory with a right-footed lob shot over the goalkeeper's head.

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