Syrian newspaper admits bitter truth after defeat to Vietnam

On the evening of June 20th, Syria traveled to Thien Truong Stadium ( Nam Dinh ) to play against the Vietnamese national team.

The Vietnamese team had a good game against Syria.

Despite being considered the stronger team, the West Asian side faced significant difficulties against the red-shirted squad.

There were even times when the Vietnamese team completely dominated Syria.

In the end, Coach Troussier's players secured a narrow 1-0 victory against their opponents thanks to a goal from Tuan Hai.

Following the match, many Syrian newspapers expressed disappointment that their team had lost to a supposedly weaker opponent.

"The Syrian national team lost 0-1 in a friendly match at Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh) against the Vietnamese national team."

"Significantly, this is Syria's last match before the 2024 Asian Cup, which will take place early next year," the SANA news agency reported.

The Alkhabar newspaper could not hide its disappointment after the unimpressive performance of coach Cuper's team.

"The Syrian team underperformed and suffered a 0-1 defeat against the Vietnamese team, an opponent considered weaker than us."

Coach Troussier's team won thanks to Tuan Hai's sole goal at the beginning of the second half.

Despite having a new coach, the Syrian national team remains mired in crisis. Cuper's "miracle" has yet to work its magic.

"After three matches under coach Cuper, we have lost two and only won one," Alkhabar newspaper.

Meanwhile, Almayadeen suggested that the reason for the home team's defeat was the absence of too many key players.

"The absence of stars like Omar Al-Soma, Omar Khribin, Mardik Mardikian, and Mustafa Junaid has significantly affected the Syrian national team."

Furthermore, Coach Cuper used a lot of young players, and this made the Syrian team lose its former self,” the Almayadeen writer commented.

Source: http://www.baogiaothong.vn/bao-syria-thua-nhan-su-that-cay-dang-sau-tran-thua-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-d594787.html