Hot Vietnamese football news today August 1: Coach Kim Sang Sik reaches 20-match unbeaten streak; Vietnam national team heads to Indonesia

Top Vietnamese football updates August 1: Kim Sang Sik achieves 20-match unbeaten run; Vietnam squad departs for Indonesia

Coach Kim Sang Sik reaches 20 unbeaten matches with Vietnam

The 0-0 draw against Singapore in the third match of Group A at the 2026 ASEAN Cup not only helped Vietnam maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament but also marked a memorable milestone for Coach Kim Sang Sik.

The South Korean tactician has extended his unbeaten run to 20 consecutive matches since taking charge of the Vietnam national team. In this impressive streak, Vietnam has secured 17 wins and 3 draws, demonstrating consistency in both playing style and results under Coach Kim Sang Sik.

The 1976-born coach's unbeaten run began with a 1-1 draw against India during the FIFA Days in October 2024. Since then, Vietnam has maintained high form across various competitions, notably with a 15-match winning streak before being held to a draw by Singapore.

The home draw caused Vietnam to miss an early opportunity to gain an advantage in the race for the top spot in Group A. Coach Kim Sang Sik's team will now focus on their away match against Indonesia in the next round.

Vietnam national team heads to Indonesia

At 8:40 a.m. on August 1, the Vietnam national team departed for Indonesia. The players had only a few hours of rest after the draw with Singapore before embarking on their new journey.

Coach Kim Sang Sik stated that Vietnam will review video footage to analyze remaining issues and find suitable solutions. The key now is to prepare well both technically and mentally for the match against Indonesia.

Currently, Singapore leads Group A with 7 points. Indonesia is second with 6 points after two matches. Vietnam has dropped to third place with only 4 points.

Vietnam faces immense pressure playing away against Indonesia on August 3.

This match will be highly decisive in the race for the top spot in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, and even for their ambition to defend the championship.

Phi Hoang bids farewell to SHB Da Nang

After 10 years of association, this player officially said goodbye to SHB Da Nang with emotional posts on his personal page.

"Closing a 10-year journey with SHB Da Nang. For me, SHB Da Nang is not just a place where I played, but also a place that nurtured, honed, and gave me opportunities to grow, both in my career and in life," the player expressed.

He also thanked the club's management, coaching staff, all coaches, teammates, and everyone who trusted and accompanied him throughout the past decade. According to the player, every memory, every match, and every time he wore the SHB Da Nang jersey are precious memories.

He did not forget to thank the fans for their love, support, and encouragement during his playing time. The player affirmed that this will always be a source of motivation and a beautiful part of his career memories.

Dinh Bac loses top spot in ASEAN Cup 2026 Golden Boot race

Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac lost his leading position in the ASEAN Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings after the third round of Group A on the evening of July 31.

In the 0-0 draw against Singapore at My Dinh Stadium, the Vietnam striker failed to score and even had to leave the field early in the second half as decided by Coach Kim Sang Sik. Dinh Bac remains at 3 goals after three matches.

Indonesia's striker Mitchell Baker continued to show impressive form, scoring a goal in the 3-0 victory over Timor Leste.

This goal helped the 1.96m-tall striker increase his tally to 4 goals, thereby taking sole possession of the top spot in the ASEAN Cup 2026 scoring list. Right behind Baker are Dinh Bac and Malaysia's Paulo Josue, both with 3 goals.

The Golden Boot race promises to remain exciting as the group stage still has two rounds left. Dinh Bac still has plenty of opportunities to reclaim the lead if he shines in the crucial match against Indonesia, Vietnam's direct rival in the race for the top spot in Group A.