'Football is not just about winning and drawing'

" Whatever the result, it's normal. Personally, I'd like to congratulate the visiting team, Hanoi Police FC. Whatever happens this afternoon is normal in football. All the players tried their best. We wanted to win but couldn't. I don't want the players to take the blame or be criticized; I'm the coach and I take responsibility."

"Football can't always be about winning; there will be defeats at some point. We apologize to the fans who came to the stadium in full, but this match didn't go as planned. We should accept this loss and look to the future. Thanh Hoa Club will work harder to improve ourselves, " coach Velizar Popov shared.

Thanh Hoa FC coach Velizar Popov: 'Football is not just about winning and drawing' - 1 — Coach Velizar Popov took responsibility after Thanh Hoa FC's defeat.

Thanh Hoa FC took the lead against Hanoi Police FC with a goal from Lam Ti Phong. However, they were unlucky as their opponents equalized at the end of the first half. At the beginning of the second half, after Bruno Cunha missed a penalty, the Thanh Hoa team conceded three more goals. Ultimately, Thanh Hoa FC lost 1-4 but still leads the league table.

Regarding Bruno's penalty miss, coach Popov said: " With this penalty miss, I don't want to comment too much, as it could affect the player. Therefore, I will accept any mistakes. Around the world , world-class players still make mistakes from the penalty spot ."

The coach sent a message to the fans: " Fans don't always only cheer when the team wins. True fans will stand by us when we lose. Football isn't just about wins and draws, it's also about losses. The most important thing is that even after a loss, you mustn't give up."

I just don't want everyone to give up after a loss; we have to get back up after a defeat. I'm the same way; I don't give up in difficult times. This is the first time I've failed, but it won't be the last. Players should be like that too, not just for this match, but for the future ."

According to the Bulgarian strategist, transfers are largely related to financial factors, and he is satisfied with what he currently has. Popov believes that larger clubs like Hanoi Police FC, Viettel , Nam Dinh, or Hanoi FC will find it easier to recruit quality players compared to Thanh Hoa FC.

" The most important thing is that we fight together. Buying players mid-season isn't easy. We aim for a top 8 finish and to give the fans many exciting matches. Compared to the wealthy teams, it will take a long time. If a player isn't as good as the ones I already have, I won't bring them to the team," Coach Popov explained.

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