‘HAGL won’t give up’

“We defended well despite a few errors. It’s a pity when HAGL failed at the last minute. Today, the whole team implemented the right strategy and only conceded a goal in injury time“, coach Kiatisak Senamuang shared after HAGL’s unfortunate 0-1 loss to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the third round of AFC Champions League 2022.

HAGL played hard in the competition with the defending champion Korea. Coach Kiatisak’s students concentrated in defense for 90 minutes and created many dangerous situations. However, Moon Seon Min’s shining moment in injury time helped Jeonbuk get all 3 points.

According to coach Kiatisak, HAGL has not yet won a victory after the first leg, but the whole team will not give up. “We will not give up and always hold our heads high. HAGL needs to look forward to the next 3 matches of the group“, coach Kiatisak emphasized.

Besides encouraging students, the Thai military leader also frankly pointed out the shortcomings in HAGL’s way of playing.

“The weak point is the ability to fight due to the short stature of HAGL players, except for foreign soldiers. Our strength is holding the ball, controlling the ball in a narrow range. HAGL has learned and learned a lot from Jeonbuk team. We will improve and fix the weak point in the future“, coach Kiatisak confirmed.

In the fourth match at 9pm on April 25, HAGL will rematch with Jeonbuk. After 3 matches, the Nui Street team is at the bottom of the table with 1 point, 6 points behind Jeonbuk at the top.