Thailand coach declares he will come back to defeat Philippines at AFF Cup

(Dan Tri) - Speaking at a press conference before the second leg of the semi-final match against the Philippines tomorrow evening (December 30), coach Masatada Ishii of the Thai team declared that they will win and get a ticket to the final.

In the first leg, Thailand lost 1-2 to the Philippines on their home field. However, in the second leg, the Thai team has the advantage of playing at home at Rajamangla Stadium (in Bangkok, Thailand).

Coach Masatada Ishii of the Thai national team (Photo: FAT).

Before the second leg match at 8pm tomorrow night, Thailand's Japanese coach Masatada Ishii said: "We have carefully studied the two goals conceded by the Thai team in the first leg of the semi-final.

We have practiced defensive situations against situations like this. The Thai team will not concede goals like this again."

"The Thai players need to play with focus in the second leg of the semi-final. We are sorry that we lost the first leg, but we are sure that the whole Thai team will quickly stand up," added the Japanese coach who is leading the Thai team.

Despite being behind after the first leg of the semi-final, Thailand is still considered to be better than the Philippines. Coach Masatada Ishii himself is also aware of his team's home advantage in the second leg of the semi-final.

Thailand's center-back Chalermsak Aukkee (left) (Photo: FAT).

Mr. Masatada Ishii shared: "The Philippines temporarily has an advantage over the Thai team. However, this advantage is only one goal. We can completely turn the tables in the upcoming match."

"Every Thai player used in the match against the Philippines needs to have a strong desire to win. I believe that the final victory will belong to the Thai team," coach Masatada Ishii firmly affirmed.

Sharing the same opinion with coach Masatada Ishii, Thai midfielder Chalermsak Aukkee declared: "We will win against the Philippines at home, to qualify for the final match and then win the championship."

"In the first leg, the Philippines made Thai football fans very sad. In this second leg, we will make the Philippine players cry," added center-back Chalermsak Aukkee.

In the match taking place on the evening of December 27 at Rizal Memorial Stadium in the Philippines, center back Chalermsak Aukkee did not play. However, in the second leg of the semi-final tomorrow night, the possibility of Chalermsak Aukkee playing is very high.

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