Captain Que Ngoc Hai: "We will come back stronger in the future"
(Baonghean.vn) - The dream journey of Coach Park Hang-seo and his team at the 2019 Asian Cup ended after losing 0-1 to Japan in the quarter-finals at Al-Maktoum Stadium, UAE. Although they could not reach the semi-finals of the continental tournament for the first time, Coach Park Hang-seo and his team have the right to be proud of what they have shown.
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| Vietnam lost to Japan in the quarter-finals of the 2019 Asian Cup, but the performance of coach Park Hang-seo and his team was commendable. Photo: AFC |
"We have fought together for a long time. I am grateful and proud to have fought with you for our country. Thank you, Vietnamese fans. We will come back stronger in the future. Thank you very much!"
"Today we played against a top-class opponent. The whole team tried their best so it was a shame we couldn't score, but the Vietnamese team really tried hard throughout the match."
"I didn't play well the whole match, but at some point, I did something to prove myself and show that the Vietnamese team doesn't have to fear any opponent."
"This is really a miracle, but reaching the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup is a good experience for the players. We still have a gap with Iran, Iraq, Japan, and Korea, but I believe our players will mature more in the future."
"We tried our best today, but it was not enough to go further in the tournament. I would like to apologize to all the Vietnamese fans and thank them for cheering for the team throughout the tournament. Our goal in the new year is to further improve our physical condition and become more tactically proficient."
“I'm sorry! The whole team tried their best but didn't get good results.”
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| Que Ngoc Hai and his teammates had a tournament that was more successful than expected. Photo: Tuan Huu |
“Even though this match did not have the desired result, you are still the heroes of our nation. Thank you for your bravery and for fighting for our country. We are proud of you.”
“I am so proud even though we could not reach the semi-finals. Who would have thought that Vietnam could play like that against Japan? In all the time I have followed Vietnamese football, this is probably the best match of Vietnamese football that I have ever witnessed.”
"Que Ngoc Hai, thank you, captain, and thank you to the whole team. You fought bravely and did a lot for millions of fans. See you again in your homeland, as heroes!"
"The Vietnamese team played beyond everyone's expectations. Before the tournament, no one could have imagined that the players would reach the quarter-finals, only to lose to Japan with a penalty goal determined by VAR technology. They played well in all five matches, with a well-organized squad and great fighting spirit.
The Vietnamese team has given 100% of their ability in every match. I think players like Quang Hai (No. 19), Van Duc (No. 20), Cong Phuong (No. 10) or Duy Manh (No. 2) are all at the highest level. They should go abroad to play if possible."
How did Cong Phuong play against Japan's "European" defense?
(Baonghean.vn) - In addition to being flagged offside at the beginning of the match, Cong Phuong had 3 shots in this match, the most in the Vietnamese squad. He also dribbled the ball many times, causing certain changes and disturbances in the Japanese defense.
