AFC Champions League: HAGL’s convincing draw

Compared to the first leg, which was heavily pressured by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors with the ball control rate in 2/3 matches up to 75%, in the second leg last night HAGL played much better. The parameters indicated HAGL Ball control was pretty even, with lots of sharp mid-range situations. Van Toan, Cong Phuong, Brandao, Xuan Truong, Minh Vuong… all had the opportunity to hit the shots, but like the previous 3 games, they still lacked a bit of sharpness in the end. Creating opportunities was only half, but Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors showed the bravery of a big man when extremely effectively taking advantage of HAGL’s air-fight weakness, from set situations. The mistake of catching people without concentration made HAGL once again conceded a goal too unfortunately in the 17th minute. Moon Seon Min hit HAGL’s net for the second time after 2 confrontations, coming from a simple header that made Tuan Linh no chance to stop.

Although the team Korea approached the match with the very clear goal of taking all 3 points to regain the top spot from Yokohama F.Marinos and having enough force to rotate the force, while coach Kiatisak did not have much choice. and launched Xuan Truong, Minh Vuong took the lead instead of Tuan Anh and Baiano. But in fact, excluding making mistakes in fixed situations that lead to a goal, HAGL’s defense still plays well in intercepting the opponent’s live balls. Moreover, HAGL played much more confidently with the mid-range attacks combined with the armpit splits to stretch back, which were performed quite smoothly, along with the long shots of Minh Vuong and Xuan Truong.

Van Toan is confident in many situations Independence

Even the coach Kiatisak also showed decisiveness when continuing to give Vo Dinh Lam the opportunity to play, Le Huu Phuoc was still very young. Although I know there may be a difference in the squad, it is a reasonable decision when the HAGL force is very thin for a density of 3 days/match. Being able to play in a top arena like the AFC Champions League is only good to better for HAGL young players, like the way Huu Phuoc passes the ball to the Korean defender. Coach Kiatisak’s courage has relieved a lot of pressure on his students, helping central defenders like Huu Tuan to suddenly raise the ball to steal the ball, go through a series of defenders to assist Van Toan to score an equalizer 1- 1 min 62. It was the first goal of this season of the striker who exploded and led the list of goals in the V-League 2021. A worthy reward after all the efforts and spirit of playing football. Great donation he showed from the start of the tournament.

After that goal, people saw that Van Toan was much more confident in situations of dribbling or shooting. After Van Thanh, HAGL witnessed the revival of another pillar named Van Toan on the day of convincingly holding the defending champion K-League. A worthy result for serious preparation, positive approach for the top arena of the AFC Champions League.