How did Coach Park Hang-seo beat the “miracle” of Thailand U23 to win the SEA Games gold medal?
Bring the game to your forte
Don’t hesitate, Coach Park Hang-seo admitted in the press conference before the final sea Games Thailand U23 possesses quality midfielders and strikers. Mr. Park is no stranger to the ball-control style that Coach Mano Polking pursues.
Therefore, U23 Vietnam calmly entered the final match. U23 Thailand likes to control the ball, Mr. Park is ready to let his opponent control the ball to play a good defensive counter-attack. What the Korean leader wants his students to control is the playing space.
Tien Linh is very active in backing up to support his teammates
The defense line is always firmly guaranteed. Thanh Binh and his teammates covered very fiercely, not allowing the Thais to perform situations where they were strong. As a result, the way up the ball of Thailand U23 in the first half often ended without causing any danger to goalkeeper Van Toan’s goal.
Above, in addition to the midfield trio, Tien Linh was also pulled down to play quite low. This adjustment of Mr. Park helped U23 Vietnam have more people in the middle of the field and distract the opponent’s defense. In a situation where he dropped to the ball, Tien Linh created an opportunity for Van Do on the right and almost led to the opener.
The countermeasures of Coach Mano Polking
Taking the Thai team to win the AFF Cup 2020 with only a short preparation time, Coach Mano Polking is likened to a “wonder man”. From the beginning of the SEA Games, he continued to show his talent with moves that helped Thailand U23 overcome many challenges to reach the final.
After the first half stalemate against U23 Vietnam, the Brazilian military leader created surprises for Mr. Park at the beginning of the second half. Korawich Tasa entered the field instead of Patrik Gustavsson, the Thai U23 attack became significantly more flexible.
A series of unexpected situations of breaking into the penalty area from Thai midfielders and defenders made the U23 Vietnam defense have awkward moments. Worachit, Ekanit and Airfan Doloh, in turn, almost got the ball into the goal of goalkeeper Van Toan.
Decisive blow from Coach Park Hang-seo
In difficult times, Coach Park Hang-seo once again showed his ability to “read” the opponent’s delicately. Nham Manh Dung, who came on to replace Van Tung in attack, was pulled down at times to create a four-man midfield. Ly Cong Hoang Anh – a player with a better ability to hold the ball – entered the game to replace Huynh Cong To’s position.
Overcoming the exciting moments of U23 Thailand, Mr. Park began to launch decisive blows. U23 Vietnam from a low position suddenly increased the pressing tempo, close to the opponent’s side of the field.
Coach Mano Polking’s defense – which had not been under much pressure in the previous minutes – became unusually fragile. They tutor quite loosely and reveal a lot of gaps.
Then, after a few missed opportunities, Nham Manh Dung finally found the net. In terms of height, Manh Dung cannot compare with the opposing central defender pair. But the Thai Binh striker found the right position where Phan Tuan Tai poured the ball to head the goal.
The Thai defender stood in awe as Nham Manh Dung headed to score.
It was the ball that did not come by luck of U23 Vietnam. Before that, Tuan Tai had repeatedly crossed the ball from the left wing towards the penalty area. Not every time the ball found its way to the finish line, but the crosses forced the pair of Thai central defenders to reveal weaknesses and then Nham Manh Dung took advantage of it.
The only goal helped Vietnam U23 win and successfully defend the SEA Games gold medal. During the whole journey, the tactical imprint of Coach Park Hang-seo has always been bold, from the selection of players over 23 years old to the games that have been tempered through many training sessions. A record that Mr. Park and his students created at SEA Games 31: Champion without conceding a single goal.
U23 Vietnam 1-0 U23 Thailand | 31st SEA Games men’s football (Phu Quy)
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