Vietnam vs Yongin City

Manager Kim Sang-sik, as he had done in the 6–0 win over Siheung FC two days earlier, fielded two entirely different XIs — one per half — to give every squad member minutes and test multiple tactical setups.

Vietnam struck early. In the 9th minute, Nguyễn Hai Long converted inside the box with a composed finish to make it 1–0 — his third goal across the two friendlies in Korea, according to VietnamPlus. Hai Long then nearly turned provider, driving down the left and pulling back for Văn Cường, whose shot was saved by the Yongin goalkeeper.

Yongin, who compete in K.League 2 and fielded Brazilian attacking players Gabriel Tigrão and Vitinho (per VietnamPlus), grew into the half. They equalised in the 42nd minute, punishing a brief lapse in Vietnam's defensive organisation just before the interval.

Kim replaced all eleven outfield players at half-time. The second half was a tighter, more physical contest. Vietnam pushed for a winner as the half wore on, and it arrived in the 75th minute: Nguyễn Xuân Son rose highest to meet a cross and planted a header past the Yongin keeper to restore the lead. The scoreline held at 2–1 through full time.

Kim Sang-sik's wholesale half-time change was the structural pivot. The first XI had controlled the opening phase but lost momentum after the equaliser. The second XI, with Xuân Son leading the line, brought renewed physicality and aerial threat — precisely the weapon that decided the game. His 75th-minute header came from exactly the kind of transition moment Vietnam had been drilling in training, as reported by Lao Động ahead of the match.

Nguyễn Hai Long (Vietnam) — Scored his third goal in two friendlies, showing sharp movement and finishing in the box. Also created a clear chance for Văn Cường. His form is a significant plus for Kim Sang-sik ahead of the ASEAN Cup.

Nguyễn Xuân Son (Vietnam) — The match-winner. His 75th-minute header was technically excellent — generating power and placement from a standing leap. He changed the game after coming on in the second half.

Gabriel Tigrão (Yongin City) — One of Yongin's Brazilian imports, he was the primary creative outlet for the K.League 2 side, though Vietnam's defence contained him after the equaliser.

Player of the match: Nguyễn Xuân Son, for the decisive goal and his impact off the bench.

The match was played behind closed doors at Vietnam's training base, so detailed xG and shot data is not publicly available. The 1–1 half-time scoreline tells the story of a game in two distinct phases: Vietnam's bright start and early goal, Yongin's fightback before the break, and then a second half where Kim's reshuffled side gradually reasserted control. The 2–1 final score reflects a tighter contest than the 6–0 demolition of Siheung FC — exactly the step up in quality Kim wanted from this fixture.

This was Vietnam's second and final friendly of their Incheon training camp. They won both: 6–0 against K.League 3 side Siheung FC on 6 July, and 2–1 against Yongin City. The camp was explicitly designed to prepare for the ASEAN Cup 2026, which Vietnam will enter as defending champions. Kim Sang-sik used 22 different players across the two matches, suggesting the squad is still taking shape.

Vietnam next face Myanmar in an international friendly on 18 July 2026 at home, per VFF scheduling. Yongin City return to K.League 2 action — their next league fixture date was not confirmed at time of writing.

A useful, competitive workout for Vietnam. The 2–1 scoreline was closer than the first friendly, but that was the point: Yongin, as a K.League 2 side with Brazilian imports, offered a stiffer test. Hai Long and Xuân Son delivered the goals, and Kim Sang-sik will have learned more about his squad depth than any 6–0 win could have taught him.