What did coach Duc Thang say after the draw with Than Quang Ninh?
(Baonghean.vn) - Despite playing away at Cua Ong Stadium without Phan Van Duc, SLNA players played quite solidly. Midfielder Khac Ngoc was the player who had the most dangerous chance of the match. Unfortunately, his shot hit the post.
The draw against Quang Ninh helped SLNA close round 2 with 4 points and temporarily climb to 3rd place on the rankings after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
In the post-match press conference, coach Duc Thang said: “This match had average technical quality because the pitch was bad. Both teams were missing quite a few players. When Phan Van Duc was absent, I had to put many players who were not in their best positions, typically Tuan Tai playing as a winger.
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| Coach Nguyen Duc Thang is not satisfied with the Cua Ong field. Photo: Thanh Tung |
We set a target of 1-3 points when meeting Quang Ninh, and in fact, in this match we had clear chances, if Khac Ngoc had successfully finished in the face-off, SLNA would have won. However, I am satisfied with this match and the 1 point we got.
"Although many positions were missing, the players tried their best and were determined. I told the players that the pitch was bad so they had to play very carefully. Quang Ninh has many good players like Nghiem Xuan Tu but in this match my players were able to control his danger." Coach Duc Thang said and added: "When Phan Van Duc was missing, I had to find a way to overcome it and find someone to replace him in the position he left behind."
SLNA's head coach also said: "According to the medical team, Tuan Tai has a knee injury. The extent of his injury will have to wait for the X-ray results in the coming days."
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SLNA shares points with Quang Ninh at Cua Ong. Photo: Quynh Anh |
On Than Quang Ninh's side, coach Phan Thanh Hung said: "We have prepared carefully for this match, after losing to Hanoi, but Nguyen Sa, Xuan Hung, Hoa Hung and then Van Khoa got injured, causing the plan to not achieve the original goal."
“Quang Ninh’s foreign players have not yet integrated into the team’s playing style. This is also a difficulty for us. Furthermore, the poor pitch made the match not as expected. Throughout the match, we also had opportunities but unfortunately could not score,” the Quang Ninh coach added./.
SLNA regrettably shared points with Quang Ninh at Cua Ong Stadium
(Baonghean.vn) - Accepting to play defensive counter-attacks at Cua Ong Stadium against Than Quang Ninh, controlling the ball less and having the best opportunities, but facing the opponent's tough play and bad luck, SLNA only got a draw.
