Coach Vu Tien Thanh criticized Ho Chi Minh City's defense

Ho Chi Minh City Coach Vu Tien Thanh was frustrated because the defense made many mistakes when Ho Chi Minh City lost 3-5 to Hanoi Police in round 8 of V-League 2023.

"Very boring," Coach Vu Tien Thanh exclaimed in the press conference room after the match at Thong Nhat Stadium on the evening of May 21. "The first two goals came very quickly, I didn't think the defense was that bad. But I also have to praise the home players. Even though they lost early, they didn't give up and still tried to come back and score three goals."

Coach Vu Tien Thanh directs Ho Chi Minh City players in the 3-5 loss to Cong An Ha Noi at Thong Nhat Stadium on the evening of May 21. Photo: Duc Dong

Against Hanoi Police, who were in good form with a four-match unbeaten streak, winning the last two, Ho Chi Minh City were quickly overwhelmed. They conceded two goals in a row in the 2nd and 8th minutes. Their efforts then helped the home team score three goals, but after each of their goals, CAHN quickly restored the two-goal lead to make it 5-3. "The team lost, but the bright spot was that the players played well to try to turn the game around," Mr. Thanh added. "If we played defensively and counter-attacked, it would have been easier, but if we lost, we would have been under pressure and when we pushed forward to find the equalizer, we would have had to show many weaknesses."

However, he once again admitted that Ho Chi Minh City's defense was very unstable, having conceded 10 goals in the last two matches. Before losing to CAHN, they had suffered a 3-5 defeat against Thanh Hoa in round 7 - the time before SEA Games 32.

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Due to a lack of players, coach Vu Tien Thanh had to pair up central defenders Tang Tien and Jonathan Campbell in this match. But both played poorly. Mr. Thanh said that Campbell had just returned from a two-week break, so he played inconsistently and made many mistakes.

Losing to Cong An Ha Noi was the fourth defeat in five home matches this season for Ho Chi Minh City. The only draw at Thong Nhat Stadium was 1-1 against Binh Dinh. On the contrary, they won 2-1 away against Binh Duong. "From previous seasons to this season, Ho Chi Minh City always earns points away from home better than at home. Now, every match is difficult, but I believe Ho Chi Minh City will stay in the league," said Mr. Thanh.

In round 9 on May 27, Ho Chi Minh City will be a guest against Ha Tinh.

Duc Dong

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