Coach Gong Oh Kyun takes responsibility for the loss, praises Quang Hai

"The whole team tried until the last minute and did not give up. That is what makes me happiest after this match. I am the one responsible for the result.

HLV Gong Oh Kyun nhận trách nhiệm về trận thua, khen ngợi Quang Hải - 1 — Coach Gong Oh Kyun takes responsibility when Hanoi Police Club lost to Hai Phong (Photo: Tuan Bao).

Filip Nguyen played well even though the match result was not as expected. A good goalkeeper cannot save all 10 situations. Hai Phong Club is a strong team like Hanoi Police", Coach Gong Oh Kyun commented on Hanoi Police's 1-3 loss to Hai Phong in round 4 of Night Wolf V-League 2023-24.

"I haven't been leading the team for long, so my strategy transfer hasn't been good. The whole team will try to play better in the future," the Korean coach added.

Regarding the return of midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai with a goal, coach Gong Oh Kyun gave compliments: "I put the player's physical condition first. Quang Hai has just returned from injury so he did not play the entire match.

HLV Gong Oh Kyun nhận trách nhiệm về trận thua, khen ngợi Quang Hải - 2 — Quang Hai returns and wears the captain's armband of Hanoi Police Club (Photo: Tuan Bao).

Quang Hai, after a period of injury, has just returned and played his best, scoring a goal. I am very grateful to him. We have had discussions and I will take time to help Quang Hai play better in the future."

Meanwhile, Hai Phong coach Chu Dinh Nghiem said: "We have just gone through a period of not playing well at the AFC Cup, with a dense schedule of matches and a lot of traveling, but the players in this match played with great dedication and effort. I am very grateful to the players.

I watched the Hanoi Police play against Hoang Anh Gia Lai and analyzed their style of play. When their central defenders have the ball, we have to put pressure right away. Hanoi Police are very strong in set pieces and today Hai Phong limited this.

HLV Gong Oh Kyun nhận trách nhiệm về trận thua, khen ngợi Quang Hải - 3 — Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem was satisfied with Hai Phong's performance (Photo: Tuan Bao).

I think Filip Nguyen is not at fault for the 3 goals today. He is a quality goalkeeper and played well in this match. Hanoi Police Club has a new coach, the tactical arrangement depends on the performance in training sessions. I have no opinion on their squad.

Hanoi Police Club often pulls players back to the middle of the field to develop the ball. Today Geovane did that job and Quang Hai moved up. When Geovane had the ball, I asked the whole team to follow closely."