Coach Park Hang-seo apologizes for red card; Indonesian coach refuses to admit defeat
(Baonghean.vn) - Although he and U22 Vietnam defeated U22 Indonesia in the historic SEA Games final, Coach Park Hang-seo still apologized to Vietnamese fans for the red card. Meanwhile, Coach Sjafri of U22 Indonesia still did not admit defeat.
Speaking to the media after the victory over U22 Indonesia, coach Park Hang-seo said: "Before the match, I was worried because Quang Hai was injured, Trong Hung was injured and yesterday Thanh Thinh was also injured. However, I did not expect the players to overcome the difficulties and overcome them like that."
Besides, the Korean coach shared: “In the pre-match meeting, I conveyed the message from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc that the team always has the support of the Vietnamese people. This is a completely deserved victory.”
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| U22 Vietnam ecstatic in the ecstasy of victory. Photo: Hai Hoang |
“I also want to thank the players, coaching staff and logistics staff for not sparing any time and effort to do their jobs. I apologize for the red card. I should have been more restrained and calmer.
U22 Vietnam won, but I still want to apologize to everyone. The secret to winning the SEA Games is national spirit," Coach Park emphasized.
Sharing about the difficulties at this SEA Games, the Korean coach said: “My biggest concern is the players’ injuries. Luckily, no player has had serious problems. Finally, I thank the reporters who have reported and followed the team closely during the past time.”
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| Coach Park Hang-seo. Photo: Hai Hoang |
“First of all, I would like to congratulate the Vietnamese team. We played better than in the group stage, but conceded two goals from set pieces. Evan was not substituted for technical reasons. His absence affected Indonesia's play. It was disappointing. We will inform his family soon," added coach Sjafri.
"Although we lost the final, my players still had a great performance. That is our experience. Regarding the red card, Coach Park is a good man. We stayed in the same hotel, met each other every day, and the story on the field was normal," Coach Sjafri concluded the press conference.
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