
The attack line was disappointing, SLNA lost at Vinh Stadium
(Baonghean.vn) - Creating many attacking opportunities, controlling most of the game, but SLNA encountered an extremely effective counter-attacking S. Khanh Hoa BVN and accepted defeat.
After the 1-0 victory at Vinh Stadium, Coach Vo Dinh Tan (S. Khanh Hoa BVN) still highly appreciated the home team's performance.
In the press conference, this coach shared: “I must say that I feel very happy right now because the first match is usually very difficult. In the first half, we did not play well and could not control the match. However, after that, the players gradually got into the rhythm, especially since Lam Ti Phong entered the field.
It is not that Khanh Hoa players are more experienced, the counter-attacking tactics helped us take advantage of a moment of carelessness and lack of concentration of SLNA's defense. We are used to playing in front of a crowded stadium like this and sometimes it becomes pressure for the home team.
Today, young SLNA players like Van Duc and Xuan Manh both played well, especially in the first half, they created a lot of pressure for us."
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Coach Vo Dinh Tan admitted that SLNA played very well in the first half. Photo: Trung Kien |
On SLNA's side, coach Duc Thang, although unable to have the final joy, personally he still has reason to be satisfied with the players' spirit.
Coach Duc Thang said: “I feel really sad because the opening match of V.League received enthusiastic cheers from home fans but the result was not as expected. SLNA players played with great passion, creating many opportunities, Van Duc alone had 3-4 clear situations to score but could not take advantage.
In football, there is no exception, there must be an element of luck. In the whole match, S. Khanh Hoa BVN only had a few chances but they succeeded. Honestly, I am not satisfied with this match even though I was not lucky, in terms of fighting spirit, I highly appreciate my students. I think that playing in the AFC Cup and leaving 10 players at home makes the problem of balancing the training volume very difficult. In terms of performance, this match is not high."
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Coach Duc Thang does not blame his players after the first loss in V.League 2018. Photo: Trung Kien |
“SLNA’s playing style is a bit shaky and the players need to be more united. There were many times in this match when SLNA lost control of the ball so I think we need more time for the foreign players.
As for the audience, I think the fans present at the stadium can also see how we played and how dedicated we were. I am just afraid that the players played with weakness and I think there are still dozens of matches left in the season so this defeat is not too heavy", the coach from Nghe An affirmed.
Losing the first match, SLNA is temporarily ranked second to last with one match left to play. In round 3 of V.League, coach Duc Thang and his team will continue to play at home against Than Quang Ninh on March 22.
(Baonghean.vn) - Creating many attacking opportunities, controlling most of the game, but SLNA encountered an extremely effective counter-attacking S. Khanh Hoa BVN and accepted defeat.