Honda left while U22 Cambodia lost to Myanmar

Sunday, May 7, 2023 21:54 (GMT+7)
11 hours ago

Technical Director Keisuke Honda went into the locker room as soon as the referee blew the whistle to end his players' 0-2 loss to U22 Myanmar on the evening of May 7.

Honda turned and went into the locker room while the U22 Cambodia coaching staff was still stunned after the referee blew the whistle to end the third match of Group A of the men's football at the 32nd SEA Games.

With the disappointing result in the loss to Myanmar, Honda knew that the press would scrutinize his every emotion like in the previous matches if he stayed after the match. Today, the former Japanese player wore a new suit, more handsome and serious than the last two matches.

The technical director born in 1986 constantly goes in and out to direct the players. His outfit in each match is always a topic of interest for the media. However, the outfit does not bring luck to Honda.

The home team was cheered on by around 31,000 people at the Olympic Stadium. U22 Cambodia started with an unbelievable miss from the 5.5m line. Number 7 Lim Pisoth missed the ball, leaving everyone regretful.

Coach Honda could not hide his emotions many times when he saw his players continuously making mistakes. He got angry when U22 Cambodia suffered 2 counter-attacks and conceded 2 goals in the first half.

Captain Sieng Chanthea had a good game but he failed to connect with his teammates. Cambodia lacked final touches or decisive passes.

Leading 2-0, the Myanmar coach was still very cautious when looking at his colleague. Mr. Michael Feichtenbeiner knew that taking an early lead in the 13th and 38th minutes was no guarantee of victory.

Honda's confidence and patience also gradually disappeared as the official match time progressed. He was really not okay with his students playing below their ability in this match. In the previous match, U22 Cambodia was held to a draw by the Philippines in the last minute.

U22 Myanmar also knew how to relieve pressure. They continuously lay on the field and asked for medical assistance as well as wanted the stretcher team to take them off. They used this tactic at least 4 times to waste time and were booed by Cambodian spectators.

In the last 10 minutes of the match, the audience left early because they knew their team would not be able to make a surprise. However, many fans still stayed to encourage and sympathize with the players.

Highlights U22 Myanmar 2-0 Cambodia At home, coach Keisuke Honda and his students disappointed when they lost 0-2 to U22 Myanmar in the 4th match of Group A men's football at SEA Games 32 on the evening of May 7.

Quang Thinh

from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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