Coach Park Hang-seo does not blame Bui Tien Dung, Indonesian coach invites Vietnam to the final
(Baonghean.vn) - The highlight of the match between U22 Vietnam and U22 Indonesia came in the 23rd minute, when U22 Vietnam conceded a goal after Bui Tien Dung's poor handling. During the press conference, coach Park Hang-seo did not blame his players.
After the match, coach Park Hang-seo shared in the press conference: “It is not right to talk about the players’ individual mistakes after the match. Individual mistakes are part of football. If the players make mistakes, it is the coach’s fault.”
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Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung made a mistake. Photo: Lam Thoa |
“We showed the Vietnamese spirit, never giving up when behind, coming back and winning against U22 Indonesia. Tactics are always important. We had the advantage in terms of physical strength. In the first half, the team played with a 3-4-3 formation. In the second half, I used Ha Duc Chinh, and the adjustment was effective,” the Korean coach said about the match.
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Coach Park Hang-seo in the press conference room after the match. Photo: Hai Hoang |
On the opposing team’s side, coach Indra Sjafri could not hide his sadness. However, he believes in a victory for his team if the two teams meet in the SEA Games final. He said: “In the first half, we played as planned. In the second half, they played solidly. Our loss was due to the division of the defense.”
“The match was very valuable. We need to analyze the two upcoming opponents to prepare for Laos and Brunei. We will win if we meet Vietnam again in the final. I cannot say Vietnam is better than Indonesia. Now U22 Vietnam has won, but I hope to win against them in the final,” said coach Indra Sjafri.
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Coach of U22 Indonesia. Photo: Hai Hoang |
In the remaining match, Thailand won 3-0 against Singapore. This victory helped Thailand gain 6 points after 3 matches and temporarily rise to second place in Group B with a goal difference of +8, after U22 Vietnam. With U22 Vietnam, Coach Park Hang-seo and his team lead Group B with 9 points and have a wide door to the semi-finals of the 2019 SEA Games.

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