What did coach Polking say about the situation where Thailand U23 received a red card?

“Thailand U23 lost unfortunately”

In the opening match of Group B men’s football at the 31st SEA Games at Thien Truong Stadium tonight, U23 Thailand entered the game well and opened the scoring in the 15th minute by striker Patrik Gustavsson.

However, due to a lack of people from the end of the first half, U23 Thailand could not keep the game, losing to Malaysia U23 1-2. The scorer to help Malaysia U23 get 3 points is Asri (No. 19, 61 minutes) and Azhar (No. 13, the last minute of injury time).

Speaking after the match, coach Polking (Thailand U23) said: “The goal that took place in the last seconds of injury time is extremely unfortunate. We were at a disadvantage when we played without people, but we tried to turn it around and develop the game. However, U23 Malaysia showed great will, determination to win and they achieved results.”

When reporters questioned the referee’s decision to issue a red card to Thailand’s U23 midfielder Jonathan Khemdee, coach Polking replied: “That situation changed the game. But that’s football and we have to. accept”.

In closing, coach Polking emphasized: “After this loss, Thailand U23 still has 3 more matches and we will try to get the best results, thereby getting tickets to the semi-finals.”

Entering the press conference room after coach Polking, Malaysia U23 coach John Maloney was quite calm: “We’ve got 3 points, but we can’t say anything about the ticket to the semi-finals. Everything is still ahead.”

Coach Maloney praised the players who came in to replace Malysia U23: “They have completed the task and contributed to the overall victory. They are all good Malaysian players.

The good form of the substitutes helps me to have alternatives, especially when Murad (No. 6) was quite badly injured in this match and it is not clear if he can play in the next matches.” John Maloney closed.