Hanoi Police Club cannot 'guess' the Thai champion

Highlights of Hanoi Police Club's 2-2 draw with Buriram United in the first leg of the final of the 2024 - 2025 Shopee Southeast Asian Club Championship - Source: FPTPLAY

On the evening of May 14, at Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi Police Club drew 2-2 with Buriram United, in the first leg of the final of the Shopee Cup 2024 - 2025 Southeast Asian Club Championship.

The home team's goals were scored by Leo Artur (18') and Alan (35'). The equalizers for the 2024 - 2025 Thai League champions were Curtis Good (28') and Peter Zulj (79').

The two teams will play again on May 21 at home in Buriram, in the final match that will officially decide the championship of the 2024 - 2025 ASEAN Club Championship. The tournament's regulations have removed the away and home goals rule, and the two teams will consider the total score to determine the winner.

In terms of schedule, Buriram United is at a disadvantage as they will have a semi-final match of the Thai League Cup against Nongbua Pitchaya on May 18.

Meanwhile, Hanoi Police Club has a full week to prepare for the match.

At a press conference after the match at Hang Day Stadium, Buriram United head coach Osmar Loss Vieira commented: "I like the way Hanoi Police Club approached the match with a pressing style of play. They played well in the first half. In the second half, we had a plan to neutralize the opponent and were satisfied with the final result.

Surely the coaching staff of Hanoi Police have analyzed Buriram United very carefully. This is easy when we have played about 60 matches before this match.

However, we only rotated players, but the tactics and playing style remained unchanged. In this match, the changes in personnel, such as Theerathon Bunmathan playing, were not because the opponent had predicted our moves. We wanted to save the energy of our key players."

Coach Alexandre Polking believes that Hanoi Police Club still has a chance to win the 2024 - 2025 Southeast Asian Club Championship - Photo: MINH DUC

Regarding the Hanoi Police Club, head coach Alexandre Polking shared: "The match was of high quality as both teams played well. It is difficult to say whether we are disappointed with the result or not.

I regret the chances in the first half, but in the second half the opponent fought back. I think we still deserved better. The whole team had a good week to prepare for the return leg because the chances were still open for both teams.

Buriram United is a strong team in Thailand. Hanoi Police Club will try their best in the away match. The main issue is to play calmly and overcome the pressure from the stands."

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