AFC Champions League: Kiatisak’s teachers and students crossed the mountain

HAGL just had a good and beautiful match with the representative of Australia Sydney FC with a 1-1 draw. This is a match where the mountain town team played well and had many scoring opportunities. Van Thanh’s opening goal helped HAGL’s players to participate in the typical team of the second round of the AFC Champions League.

After the draw with Sydney FC, HAGL aims to continue to have points against Jeonbuk even though the opponent is very strong. The team from Korea is leading Group H after a 1-0 victory over Yokohama F.Marinos.

HAGL defense (right) needs to play closely to limit the attack power of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Independence

Korean players play at a fast pace, with a close-knit style, not afraid of very uncomfortable collisions. Therefore, the goal of getting points before Jeonbuk is not an easy goal for HAGL at this time.

Speaking at the press conference before the match, coach Kiatisak said: “Meeting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors was our most difficult match. In my opinion, they are the strongest team in the tournament. When we play against the top team of the K-League, we are very proud. HAGL players are also very excited. We have carefully prepared for the players to perform at their best against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. When lying in a difficult group like this, the teams are equally talented, the difference is not much. We play with the spirit of learning and making sure the players can play at their best.”

Meanwhile, coach Kim Sang-sik of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors highly appreciated the ability of HAGL players, especially striker Nguyen Van Toan. “I think there are many HAGL players capable of going abroad to play, especially in Korea and other tournaments in Asia. Personally, I think Van Toan can play in K-League 1. I’m impressed with him,” Kim said at a press conference on the morning of April 21.

Grandfather Kim Sang-sik added: “With the return of many key players, we will show our strength. They are trying to adapt and get in the best shape in the match against HAGL.”

It is difficult for coach Kiatisak because HAGL’s defense does not have the best force because central defender Kim Dong-su is still in mild pain, difficult to play in his best form. If Kim Dong-su does not recover in time to play, HAGL will lose a central defender with strong contention ability, making it difficult for the defense to stand up to the pressure of Jeonbuk strikers.