Coach Ngo Quang Truong pointed out the reason why SLNA could not penetrate Thanh Hoa's net.

Sharing after the goalless draw with Thanh Hoa, coach Ngo Quang Truong said: “Phan Van Duc is our best player. When he played well in recent matches, the opponent of course had to find a way to block and limit Phan Van Duc's strengths.

In previous matches, we had many opportunities to score. In this match, the two teams understood each other very well. Neither side had many opportunities to get the ball to the other's goal. Both teams played tightly, so scoring opportunities were limited. SLNA will have to improve to not be too dependent on Phan Van Duc."

Coach Quang Truong and Coach Thanh Cong understand each other very well. Photo: Trung Kien

In this match, referee Vu Phuc Hoan made many decisions that were unfavorable to SLNA, including two falls in the penalty area by Tuan Tai and Peter Samuel. At the same time, this referee also blew the whistle, causing the match to fall apart.

The players reacted during the match, but coach Quang Truong did not show any resentment. He shared: “During the match, the players could not avoid emotions and reactions to the referee. Anyway, the match is over, I will not comment much on the referee.”

On the home team side, Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong seemed satisfied with one point in his first match leading Thanh Hoa. Satisfied with the way his players entered the game, the coach from Nghe An still pointed out some remaining problems of the Thanh Hoa team.

“I am satisfied with the team’s fighting spirit today. However, this match showed that my players were not in the best physical condition. A point for Thanh Hoa at this time is also valuable. Because I think the players are under a lot of pressure, if I remember correctly, Thanh Hoa has not had any victory in nearly a year.

When meeting SLNA again, and my former teammates and students, of course I live between two sides of emotions, but work is work. Each side must do their job well", Coach Thanh Cong said.

Phan Van Duc was closely marked by Thanh Hoa's defense. Photo: Sy Hien

When asked about the reason for accepting the appointment of Nguyen Van De as Thanh Hoa's head coach even though the Thanh Hoa team had previously fired coaches, coach Thanh Cong shared: "Actually, I have heard people talk a lot about this in Thanh Hoa. But as a coach, I prefer to feel the atmosphere here. I have to respect every club I work for. When I came here, I decided that I would only focus on my work."

When asked about his relationship with the boss Nguyen Van De, who is known for interfering in the team's professional work, coach Thanh Cong answered skillfully: "That's normal. To work, we coaches and leaders must interact. We have to defend our point of view but also listen to different opinions."

Phan Van Duc is pale, Song Lam Nghe An and Thanh Hoa are evenly matched.

(Baonghean.vn) - Host Thanh Hoa and SLNA took the initiative to attack from the first minutes of the match. However, the defense systems of both teams played very solidly. With 1 point, SLNA maintained the 3rd position on the rankings.