Thailand coach: 'In the second leg, we will neutralize the goals of the Vietnamese team'
(Baonghean.vn) - Coach Mano Polking was satisfied with his players' performance and said that the Thai team will not let the Vietnamese team score.
Evaluating the match, coach Mano Polking expressed satisfaction: "We came to My Dinh with the goal of scoring one goal, but Thailand scored two goals. The players played aggressively. This is a good and somewhat perfect result, giving Thailand an advantage.
Unfortunately, the last goal made everything less perfect. The players played well, they improved every day and are the future of Thai football. Now is the time for us to focus and have more calculations for the final match."
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| Coach Polking emphasized: Thai players will neutralize the goals of the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Evaluating the goals, Mr. Polking emphasized: "The Vietnamese team had a good start in this match but we regained control of the game from about the 20th to the 25th minute. We reorganized our defense during that time and that could be the reason why Thailand did not have many chances in the second half of the first half.
In the second half, we scored and that's why we were more confident in attacking. Vietnam's two goals were both set pieces, so Thailand's job is to find a way to resolve such situations."
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| The Thai coach was satisfied with the match result. Photo: Hai Hoang |
The first leg of the final ended in a 2-2 draw. Tien Linh put Vietnam ahead in the 24th minute from Que Ngoc Hai's assist. However, within just 15 minutes from 48 to 63, Thailand scored 2 goals to lead Vietnam 2-1, both from Theerathon Bunmathan's assists.
In the 88th minute, substitute defender Vu Van Thanh equalized 2-2 for the Vietnamese team with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. The second leg of the final took place on January 16 at Thamasat Stadium (Thailand).
