Thailand coach speaks emotionally after victory over Kyrgyzstan

Despite being underestimated, the Thai team surprisingly defeated Kyrgyzstan with a score of 2-0 in Group F of the 2023 Asian Cup. Both goals of the "War Elephants" were scored by striker Supachai Jaided.

"The first match is always difficult, but we try to win to get 3 points. After taking the head coach's chair, the players and I have become a team, playing together, working together as much as possible, aiming for victories at the 2023 Asian Cup.

Coach Masatada Ishii is happy with the first 3 points (Photo: FAT).

I believe that Thai fans are very happy and satisfied with the team's performance in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup. This is a well-deserved victory. I would like to thank the whole team," said coach Masatada Ishii after Thailand beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0.

"I don't like to point out the opponent's mistakes because the match is over. What I want to talk about most right now is the team's victory," the Japanese coach shared his feelings.

"The truth is that Suphachok played well today. He is considered an important player to help us win," the Japanese coach praised Suphachok.

With 3 points, Thailand can calculate more easily for the next matches. However, coach Masatada Ishii said that he is not too concerned about the upcoming opponents. The important thing is that the Thai players recover the fastest.

"We focus on our work. Everything needs to be done step by step. We have good players and will gradually build the squad," said Masatada Ishii.

Thailand team deserved victory (FAT photo).

In the second match of Group F, Thailand will meet Oman at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium at 9:30 p.m. on January 21. Thus, the "War Elephants" will have 5 days to prepare for the next match.

When asked by reporters about the scenario of Thailand meeting Japan if the two teams meet in the next round, coach Masatada Ishii said: "The goal of the Thai team is to prepare well for the tournament and play as well as possible in each match.

If we face Japan, the whole team will try our best to show everyone why we are in the Asian Cup."

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-thai-lan-noi-loi-xuc-dong-sau-tran-thang-kyrgyzstan-20240117065552941.htm