What did coach Phan Nhu Thuat say about his team's first away win?
(Baonghean.vn) - After the match between Khanh Hoa and Song Lam Nghe An in round 8 of V.League 2023/2024, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said that the home team had a better rhythm than the opponent and was lucky to win.
Despite playing away from home and facing Khanh Hoa, who were in high spirits after their victory over Hanoi Police, Song Lam Nghe An played with determination and had a slight advantage over their opponents. However, after a series of missed opportunities, it was not until the end of the match that the away team broke the deadlock, thereby winning the match with a final score of 1-0.
After the match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: "In my opinion, the two teams were evenly matched, but we had a better rhythm. In fact, both Khanh Hoa and Song Lam Nghe An played with determination. However, our team was luckier and won the match."
In this match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat decided to use Nam Hai in the left center-back position. That helped Song Lam Nghe An's defense play stably and create a solid support for the front line.
Speaking about this, the captain of Song Lam Nghe An club said: “In the 2022 season, Tran Nam Hai played as a central defender. However, in some matches at the beginning of the 2023/2024 season, Song Lam Nghe An lacked a defensive midfielder, so I tried him in this role. When Song Lam Nghe An's defense needed stability, I returned him to his usual position.”
The list of players for Song Lam Nghe An in this match does not include Van Viet and Manh Quynh, two players who have just been named in the upcoming training session of U23 Vietnam. Explaining this, coach Phan Nhu Thuat said: "Today, Van Viet and Manh Quynh are injured, so the coaching staff did not put these players in the match. As for Nam Hai, he is also sick, so at the beginning of the second half, I had to withdraw him and replace him with Van Thanh."
At the end of round 8, V.League 2023/2024 will take a break to allow the national teams to gather. This period is also an opportunity for coach Phan Nhu Thuat to build a new training plan, helping Song Lam Nghe An come back stronger.
"After this match, V.League 2023/2024 will take a break, so the whole team will leave camp, then we will build the next plan for the next stage" - coach Phan Nhu Thuat said./.