What did coach Hoang Anh Tuan say before the semi-final match with U23 Malaysia?

“First of all, we congratulate the teams that have reached the semi-finals. In my opinion, tomorrow will be an exciting match. Hopefully both teams will have great performances. For me, if Malaysia wins tomorrow, it will be good, but if we win, it will be even better. But both teams will enter the field and progress together. We want Southeast Asian football to progress, narrowing the gap in level compared to Asia,” said coach Hoang Anh Tuan.

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan

When asked about the collision on the field between Van Truong and the opposing team's player in the recent match against U23 Philippines, coach Hoang Anh Tuan said that he has now forgotten about that match and is focusing on the semi-final match against U23 Malaysia. "In tomorrow's match, you will see our lineup. I have forgotten about the past. Now I only focus on the Malaysian coach sitting next to me," coach Hoang Anh Tuan said.

Meanwhile, U23 Malaysia coach Elavarasan said that he and his players are ready for the match with U23 Vietnam. “Vietnam is a good team. I hope both teams will have a good match and enjoy football together. The strength of U23 Vietnam? I think it is Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan sitting next to me,” said coach Elavarasan.

Previously, both teams had won 6 absolute points. While U23 Vietnam defeated U23 Laos 4-1 and beat Philippines 1-0, U23 Malaysia also defeated U23 Indonesia 2-1 and surpassed U23 Timor Leste 3-1 to finish at the top of the group.

This afternoon, U23 Vietnam will have a light training session, mainly to help the players relax and create a comfortable mentality before the semi-final match. At the team meeting that morning, head coach Hoang Anh Tuan made necessary adjustments to his players' spirit, attitude and concentration in daily life, training and competition. He emphasized that the attitude in training, competition and attitude towards their career will determine the future of each player. Therefore, the players need to be aware of respecting their image, the image of the team, respecting their career and seizing the opportunity when they are on the field to show their best ability. That is the only way to advance to wear the national team jersey.

VINH HAI

Source: http://www.baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/artmid/422/articleid/68157/hlv-hoang-anh-tuan-noi-gi-truoc-tran-ban-ket-voi-u23-malaysia