Coach Velizar Popov was not satisfied with the yellow card that referee Ngo Duy Lan gave to striker Rimario Gordon. The Bulgarian strategist said: “Today I'm not happy about Rimario's yellow card. That ticket is not worth it. He received 2 yellow cards in previous matches so he will be absent from the next match".
In addition, there was a controversial situation when Geovane kicked Doan Ngoc Tan in the chest in the first half. Mr. Ngo Duy Lan only issued a yellow card instead of disqualifying the home team player. Mr. Popov said he would not comment on the referee's decision because he had not observed it clearly.
In the match on Hang Day on the evening of February 27, Thanh Hoa Club lost 2-1 to Hanoi Police Club. The scorers for the home team were Ho Tan Tai, Nguyen Quang Hai and Vu Van Thanh. The honorary scorer for coach Popov's team is Le Van Thang.
Coach Popoc was not satisfied with Rimario's yellow card.
Evaluating the match, Mr. Popov said: “I have no problem with this match. The whole team performed their best in each match. Against a good team like Hanoi Police Club, we don't have Thanh Diep and Gustavo. Thanh Hoa is not a team with good finances and good forces. But we always play dedicated football. In football, we accept that creating opportunities but not taking advantage of them will result in a favorable result for the opponent."
The head coach of Thanh Hoa Club does not blame the players. He said that winning is the credit of the entire team, and if the team loses, the coach will be responsible. At the same time, he wants the whole team to keep the football playing philosophy. Mistakes may happen but they must not be repeated.
"We are not under pressure to be high on the rankings. That's why Thanh Hoa plays the way it wants, beautiful football. The whole team showed their best and fought until the final whistle blew.”, Mr. Popov emphasized.
On the other side, coach Kiatisak said the players have improved their physical strength and confidence to achieve good performance. “I have never lost to Thanh Hoa so I told the players not to lose this match. The strategy was to play close and it was successful".
In addition, coach Kiatisak further evaluated Quang Hai: "He improved many things, especially his confidence. I often talk to Hai and help him improve in many aspects. He listens very hard and has leadership qualities".
