Director Duc Thinh: “The result of the match U23 Vietnam – U23 Thailand was resolved in 90 minutes”

U23 Vietnam had an emotional match against U23 Malaysia in the semi-final match at SEA Games 31. England How do you evaluate the situation of that “difficult” match?

– Initially, I didn’t think we had to wait until extra time to win. But indeed, U23 Vietnam encountered many difficulties when U23 Malaysia played very closely. It can be clearly seen that in this match, our players were not flexible, a bit tight, leading to ineffectiveness in the final finishing stages.

However, in the end, the stronger team also won, which is U23 Vietnam. This is a completely worthy result for the efforts of the coaching staff, the players and the expectations of the entire country’s fans. I congratulate U23 Vietnam!

During the match against U23 Malaysia, especially In the second extra time, it showed that the opponent was weaker than U23 Vietnam in terms of physical strength when Tien Linh scored. Did you notice this?

– That’s right! In recent years, in addition to technique, the physical strength of the players under Coach Park Hang-seo has improved markedly. Before that, we saw in the Asian tournament in Changzhou, the players plowed through consecutive games lasting 120 minutes and still played well. At this SEA Games, in extra time, we can also see that the Vietnamese U23 players completely dominate in the duel phase with the Malaysian U23 players. This is really an important factor for us to win this tough match.

In the SEA Games men’s football final 31 Tonight (May 22), U23 Vietnam faces U23 Thailand. How do you rate this opponent? Will U23 Vietnam – U23 Thailand have to enter extra time to decide the match result?

– At the regional level, over the past decade, U23 Vietnam – U23 Thailand have always been worthy and worthy rivals. This makes tonight’s final match really interesting and worth waiting for.

However, I don’t think there will be extra time. All will be resolved in the official 90 minutes of competition. Like all sports fans in the country, I am looking forward to a victory for U23 Vietnam. What is more convincing for the championship than defeating Thailand U23? Hope so, but surely Thailand U23 is equally determined to win. Therefore, the men’s football final at the 31st SEA Games deserves to be the match for the throne of Southeast Asia.

How do you predict the outcome of the 31st SEA Games men’s football final?. Which player of U23 Vietnam do you believe will score??

– I certainly hope Vietnam will win this last match. I predict the Thai opponent also has a goal. But in the end, U23 Vietnam will win with a score of 3-1. I believe in Hoang Duc – who holds the midfield of U23 Vietnam. I hope he will have his own goals, and at the same time I guess Vietnam U23 will have 2 goals with his head to win the final.

What wishes would you like to send to U23 Vietnam before the upcoming tough final?

– I want to say, U23 Vietnam did a great job! Me and the fans across the country are extremely proud of the team’s achievements. Regardless of the outcome of the match, I hope the players will keep their spirits up, show good play, dedication and “fair play” in sports. Thereby, creating the image of the Vietnamese men’s football team being proud, enthusiastic and confident in front of Southeast Asian opponents and sports fans.

Thanks to director Duc Thinh for sharing the information!