What did Song Lam Nghe An coach say before the match against the Malaysian team?
(Baonghean.vn) - In the press conference before the match between SLNA and Johor DT from Malaysia, the coach of the opposing team had only had time to learn about his opponent through 2 matches, but he highly appreciated SLNA and appeared quite cautious.
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| Coaches of the two teams representing Vietnam and Malaysia at the press conference. Photo: Duc Anh |
Johor Darul Ta'zim is the champion of the Malaysian National Championship and the champion of the AFC Cup 2015. The team of the Malaysian Prince has many national players, but in this away trip, new head coach Raul Longhi did not bring all of them. In fact, Johor Darul Ta'zim registered 4 foreign players for the AFC Cup 2018, including 2 strikers from Argentina who are in very good form in the Malaysian domestic league.
Talking about the opponent in tomorrow's match, coach Raul Longhi said: "I had the opportunity to watch 2 matches of SLNA and I think this is a pretty strong team. They have a foreign player who plays very aggressively and energetically. I highly appreciate the SLNA team, they are one of the best teams in Vietnamese football. We brought here a strong squad, not only foreign players but also quality domestic players. Tomorrow, we will launch a foreign player from Argentina."
As for Johor DT Club captain, midfielder Safiq Sahim, although this player highly appreciates SLNA, he did not seem to care much about Que Ngoc Hai, the most notable player on the home team when reporters asked questions. "SLNA is one of the strong teams in the V.League, the National Championship. I have faced Que Ngoc Hai many times in the national team and highly appreciate him, but we are not afraid of that, we are only determined to play our best to win," midfielder Safiq Sahim said.
Before this match, SLNA coach Nguyen Duc Thang also frankly revealed the team's squad situation. The Nghe An coach said: "Preparing for this match, we are missing goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh; midfielder Vo Ngoc Toan is also injured and SLNA is missing a foreign player. Through research on the Internet, we know that this is a strong team of Prince Malayia and has invested heavily in economics and has won the AFC Cup. They will be a big challenge for us. However, in football, nothing can be predicted. In addition to expertise and balance of power, determination and fighting spirit are also decisive factors for victory."
| Center back Que Ngoc Hai talks about the SLNA captain's armband |
Tomorrow's match (February 28) at Vinh Stadium will be the second time that central defender Que Ngoc Hai wears the SLNA captain's armband in the 2018 season. The central defender born in 1993 affirmed: "In an opening match of the season, playing at home, the whole team is very determined. We want to have a good match, a good start to give the fans a dedicated match. Nguyen Manh's injury is a pity for the team. And as the current captain, I am trying to do my job well, encouraging my teammates to somewhat fill the void he left behind."
This afternoon (February 27), SLNA and Johor DT will have their last training session before facing each other tomorrow at Vinh Stadium. This match will take place at 3:30 p.m., with free access to stands B, C, D and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports.
Enjoying the view of Vinh Stadium from above
(Baonghean.vn)- Built from 1973-1974 with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany, Vinh Stadium now has a "new coat", more eye-catching but still retains the old architectural foundation.
