Xuân Son and Hoàng Đức both 'scored' on the day Coach Kim Sang Sik attended the match.

On the day Coach Kim Sang Sik was present, key players of the Vietnamese national team shone brightly.

On the evening of March 1st at Thiên Trường Stadium, the 'derby' between Nam Định and Ninh Bình unfolded excitingly with an end-to-end game and a thrilling comeback chase. The away team took the lead twice, while the home side showed relentless spirit to stage an emotional comeback.

A notable point of the match was the presence in the stands of head coach Kim Sang Sik, who directly observed the form of several national team players. The Korean strategist's attendance became even more meaningful as two key national team stars shone with impressive, skillfully executed goals.

In the 32nd minute, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức scored to make it 2-0 for Ninh Bình. Capitalizing on a defensive error by Nam Định in the box, this midfielder quickly closed in and calmly placed a low shot into the far corner, doubling the lead for the away team.

Meanwhile, Nguyễn Xuân Son's equalizer to make it 2-2 in the 73rd minute showcased the hallmark of a classic striker. From an attack down the right flank, Văn Tới delivered an early, precise cross into the six-yard box. Xuân Son moved to lose his marker, out-jumped the defender, and powerfully headed the ball low into the far corner.

The fact that both Hoàng Đức and Xuân Son scored right under the watch of Coach Kim Sang Sik is seen as a positive sign for the Vietnamese national team. These are both crucial elements in the tactical system the Korean strategist is building.

As the national team approaches a decisive match against Malaysia, the goal-scoring form and strong performance of its key players provide great reassurance for the coaching staff.