Coach Kim Sang-sik: Vietnam team has nothing to fear from Thailand

Coach Kim Sang-sik ( Vietnam ) and Ishii Masatada (Thailand) attended the press conference after the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.

On the evening of January 2, at Viet Tri Stadium ( Phu Tho ), the Vietnamese team defeated Thailand with a score of 2-1 in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final. The two goals of the home team were scored by Xuan Son. The goal to shorten the score of the "War Elephants" was scored by Chamlermsak. 22:10: Coach Ishii Masatada answers the press.

Coach Ishii Masatada of the Thai team. Photo: Minh Dan

Reporter: What do you think about Xuan Son's performance? Will the Thai team's plan collapse because of him? Coach Ishii: As everyone knows, Xuan Son is a quality player. Thailand made a mistake today and let this player score. Reporter: What do you think about the referee? Coach Ishii: We need to respect the referee's decisions and I cannot change his decision. Reporter: Comparing the semi-final and the first leg of the final, which match were you more disappointed with? Coach Ishii: In the match against the Philippines, we lost 1-2 in the last minutes. In this match, we scored an equalizer and these were two completely different situations. Reporter: Thailand met Vietnam twice in 3 months and the results were opposite, is the difference due to Xuan Son? Coach Ishii: Between these two matches, the difference is certain. In this match, the Vietnamese team has Nguyen Xuan Son, but in the previous match, they did not. Reporter: Thailand lost to the Philippines after 52 years and lost to Vietnam after 27 years, how do you feel? Coach Ishii: Actually, both opponents have become stronger and more advanced over the years, I do not pay much attention to these figures. 22:25: Thailand ends the press conference. 22:32: Coach Kim Sang-sik and Xuan Son answer the press. Reporter: Mr. Park Hang-seo once said that he would not have to fear Thailand anymore. What can he say today? Coach Kim Sang-sik: I also think that there is nothing to fear from Thailand anymore, especially after today's victory, Vietnam has shown its strength against Thailand, there is no mountain that cannot be overcome. It has been 27 years since we won against Thailand. I am happy about this. I feel like I have brought joy to the fans at the beginning of the new year. Reporter: Was your strategy today to put constant pressure on your opponent? Coach Kim Sang-sik: I analyzed my team and the opponent before coming up with different strategies. My goal was to win. Thailand is strong and has a good physique. I told Xuan Son to be more aggressive. The Vietnamese team was very strong today, played very well and won. Reporter: Chalermsak said he didn't know who Xuan Son was, what about after this match? Player Xuan Son: I heard about this but I don't really care. What I want is to bring victory to the Vietnamese team. I don't care and want to focus on the match. Reporter: Currently, Xuan Son is the star of the 2024 ASEAN Cup, what advice do you have for him? Coach Kim Sang-sik: I'm very happy to have him, Xuan Son is a player that can't be missed. Xuan Son can be a little more calm in the match, he played very well. Reporter: You won against Thailand in the first leg, what adjustments will you make in the second leg? Coach Kim Sang-sik: Today, I won against Thailand 2-1 and I am satisfied, Vietnam should have won by 2 goals. The players need to improve their mentality, they need to improve after this match from the lessons learned. The Vietnamese team will rest a bit. Reporter: What do you think about Doan Ngoc Tan? Coach Kim Sang-sik: Ngoc Tan runs a lot, always tries his best in every match. He fights for the team, he blocks many attacks from Thailand. I think this is a very special player. He has positive energy and brings motivation to the coaching staff. I thank him for today's match. Reporter: Hoang Duc shows that he is suitable for Xuan Son? Player Xuan Son: Of course, he is a very special player. He always observes how I move, the match will be easier with Hoang Duc. He is smart. I coordinate with Hoang Duc, Quang Hai will create flexible transformation.

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