Coach Park Hang-seo explains the unfortunate draw with U23 Philippines
(Baonghean.vn) - "The result of the match between U23 Thailand and U23 Malaysia has nothing to do with this match. I have no intention of intentionally drawing or losing to U23 Philippines. If I did, it would be no different from a set-up" - Coach Park answered at the press conference.
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| Coach Park Hang-seo answers at the press conference. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Although the draw is not the best result, today the opponent defended in large numbers. The same goes for the national team, it is very difficult for us to penetrate such defenses. In the following matches, my assistants and I will find ways to overcome this. The whole team will strive for the best result," said coach Park Hang-seo about the draw against U23 Philippines.
"To say the draw result cannot satisfy me. But this is also an opportunity for me, the players and the coaching staff to study how to penetrate a dense defense. |
| Scene of the press conference. Photo: Hai Hoang |
"This is also an opportunity for us to experiment and look for tactical options. Football is a game with many variables, it is impossible to predict what the opponent will do. My team and I will try to improve in the next matches," Mr. Park affirmed.
"In our list, there are two names for each position. That means I always have a plan to change. Although the overage players are all very good individuals, there still needs to be a backup solution.
"If Hung Dung and Hoang Duc cannot play, we will still make changes. Football is full of twists and turns, injuries or any other reason are hard to predict. The whole team must always be prepared," Coach Park Hang-seo concluded.
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| Coach Norman Fegidero answers at the press conference. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Despite being underestimated and playing away, U23 Philippines still managed to draw 0-0 with host U23 Vietnam. Speaking at the press conference after the match, coach Norman Fegidero shared his feelings: "Drawing with U23 Vietnam is a great achievement. The whole team is very happy and excited about this. U23 Vietnam is the strongest team in this group and in the whole Southeast Asia region.
After the match between U23 Vietnam and Indonesia, we analyzed them and came up with a plan to approach the match. We adjusted the team's tactics to prevent Vietnam from attacking because I know their attack is very strong. A draw with them is a very beneficial result for the 31st SEA Games campaign". The captain of U23 Philippines believes that God has supported his team, he said: "It is very difficult to play defensively on a rainy day like today. However, I think that is also a factor supporting the U23 Philippines team".
After 2 matches, U23 Philippines has 1 win, 1 draw, and is full of opportunities to win a ticket to the semi-finals. The 52-year-old coach talked about the significance of the draw with U23 Vietnam: "The team's goal is to win a ticket to the semi-finals. This draw is as meaningful as a win."
Regarding the remaining heavyweights in Group A, Coach Fegidero said he is not currently concerned about U23 Indonesia. "I just want to focus on the next match with U23 Myanmar, and I will think about U23 Indonesia later," said the Philippines coach./.
