Coach Ngo Quang Truong: 'SLNA has not had enough time to bond'
(Baonghean.vn) - After suffering the second defeat in V.League 2021 against Saigon FC, SLNA coach Ngo Quang Truong pointed out the reasons why SLNA could not win.
At Thong Nhat Stadium,striker Do Merlocontinued to play the role of hero with the only goal to help the club defeat SLNA with a score of 1-0. The Nghe team was completely outclassed, reflecting the true situation of the match.
Sharing after the match, SLNA coach Ngo Quang Truong said: “Last year we had a lot of luck but this year we didn’t. Our players didn’t have enough time to bond, the central defenders had fewer cards and committed fewer fouls.
In the match against Saigon, both teams played moderately. Whoever took advantage of the opportunity would win. SLNA's problem was that we only had Phan Van Duc to create a breakthrough. Saigon players tried to cause frustration so that Van Duc could not play well."
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SLNA's foreign players have not shown much. Photo: VPF |
Coach Ngo Quang Truongtalking about having to play in an empty stadium: “SLNA has a lot of spectators in the South. We played in Saigon and Binh Duong and received the same support. However, due to the Covid-19 epidemic, we lost the support from the fans.
Through the recent matches, SLNA must find the problem and improve. Surely after 3 matches without a win, we will try and when V.League returns, SLNA hopes to play better."
Coach Ngo Quang Truong answers after the match with Saigon. Video: Huu Thanh |
On the side of Saigon FC, Coach Vu Tien Thanh was happy when his team had their second victory, he shared: “These are considered the two most dedicated teams in V.League. I always like players who play with dedication. If the players are lazy to compete, I don’t like it.
Do Merlo and Matsui both play very well. These players will be the ones to guide the younger players. They not only play well on the field but also lead a healthy and regular lifestyle…
Football is tense, players want to win. That is why they have fierce disputes. In this match, the referee was fierce in the dispute situations. In the second half, referee Nguyen Ngoc Chau was tougher and more direct.

Coach Quang Truong regrets that SLNA has not satisfied Nghe An audiences
(Baonghean.vn) - After the match, Coach Ngo Quang Truong shared the reason why SLNA lost heavily to Ho Chi Minh City Club. At the same time, the SLNA head coach affirmed that he will continue to trust in the young players for the journey ahead.