" I told the players to focus and respect their opponents. Sometimes during the match, the players were not focused, allowing U23 Laos to cause difficulties. Even if the score was 3-1, we still had to play harder and set higher goals. I got angry during the match because of the times when the players lost focus ," coach Hoang Anh Tuan shared.
U23 Vietnam 4-1 U23 Laos.
Vietnam U23 had a smooth start at the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 Championship. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's players showed their superiority over their opponents by scoring 4 goals. However, Quan Van Chuan's goal was repeatedly threatened by the opponent's attacks. One of them became the equalizer for Laos U23 at the beginning of the second half.
" I'm a little satisfied, but we still have a lot to improve. The first match was not easy at all. The team had to concentrate and try their best. Anyway, we won after being troubled by U23 Laos ," said Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan.
Coach Hoang Anh Tuan was a little satisfied with the victory against U23 Laos.
The U23 Vietnam team that came to the tournament this time were mostly young players, aged 18 to 20. Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan has the task of training and improving young players to serve the national team. Therefore, he is often strict with the players.
" The team's midfield is still young, there are still many mistakes, and they are not well controlled. Mistakes are common because they are young. My task is to help them improve in the match and through each match, " said the coach from Khanh Hoa.
" I told the players to try to control the ball after the equalizer. I have only had a few sessions with the full squad. We aim to control the ball and play more aggressively. If we can control the ball, then opportunities will come. This is Laos, next is the Philippines. Further away, it could be Malaysia, Thailand,... We have to control to play football ," Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan emphasized.
In the next match, U23 Vietnam will face U23 Philippines. A draw is enough for coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team to continue as group winners. This match will take place at 8pm on August 22.
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