Coach Phan Nhu Thuat regrets letting Quang Nam hold him to a draw
(Baonghean.vn) - Responding after the match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat expressed regret for letting Quang Nam hold him to a 4-4 draw, even though Song Lam Nghe An had previously led by 2 goals.
In the match of round 4 of V.League 2023/2024, between the home team Song Lam Nghe An and Quang Nam, there was an exciting and dramatic match. Both teams had a thrilling score chase and ended in a 4-4 draw.
Speaking about this draw, the head coach of Song Lam Nghe An said: “I am very sorry to let Quang Nam hold us to a 4-4 draw. Because Song Lam Nghe An was leading the opponent 4-2. In my opinion, the two goals conceded in the second half were due to Trong Hoang being injured and having to leave the field. If he had continued to play, Song Lam Nghe An would have played better.”
Talking about the reason why the home team conceded 4 goals, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: “As everyone knows, recently, the center-back position of Song Lam Nghe An has had to deal with many injuries and suspended players. The players who were replaced have not been able to connect, which is the reason why Song Lam Nghe An's defense has not played well. However, the young players have played very hard, but they need time to mature further.
Mr. Thuat also added: “We will have to gradually overcome the weaknesses that occurred in this match. I hope my students will improve day by day to limit the mistakes that occurred in the match with Quang Nam.”
In this match, Nghe An fans believed that the referee had made many controversial decisions, including denying a situation where Song Lam Nghe An should have been awarded a penalty. In addition, the main referee also thought that Manh Quynh committed a foul in the penalty area. That situation caused the coaching staff of the Vinh team to strongly protest.
Regarding this issue, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: “I have not reviewed both of those situations, so I cannot give an exact comment. In my opinion, after this match, the referee board will work and make a final conclusion.”
Evaluating the home team's striker duo, the captain of Song Lam Nghe An shared: "Olaha has always been a very important player for the team. Today his scoring efficiency was very good. Hopefully in the upcoming matches this striker will continue to play explosively. Success in particular has played with great effort, but has not shown the excellence as expected. He needs more time to integrate with the whole team."