'This generation cannot be compared to Xuan Truong, Cong Phuong, Van Toan'

Drawing with Da Nang FC at Hoa Xuan Stadium, when the mountain town strikers wasted their chances, HAGL FC created an interesting record in V-League 2023 with the 7th draw after only 9 matches. However, coach Kiatisak said he was satisfied with the 1 point earned in this match: "HAGL's goal when playing away is to win a point. The players got into the rhythm well, had 3, 4 scoring opportunities but failed to take advantage of them. In the second half, the team scored early. At that time, we were trying to win 3 points but Da Nang had a tall striker. In a situation where the defense was confused, they scored a goal. In this match, Da Nang also really needed a point. A draw is reasonable for both teams", Zico Thai shared.

Coach Kiatisak is still confident even though HAGL has only had 1 win after 9 matches.

HAGL Club opened the scoring with Washington Brandao in the 64th minute, however, on a day when Da Nang Club played quite well, Kiatisak's team could not win all 3 points. In addition, the Thai strategist also shared about the current generation of players, after Xuan Truong, Cong Phuong or Van Toan left: "We do not put too much pressure or expect too much from the young generation this season because the team is in a transitional period. Everyone will try to respond in phase 2. The generation of Cong Phuong, Xuan Truong, Van Toan... also needs 7,8 years to adapt and improve. The current young players have only been around for 2-3 months, how can they compare to the seniors. We need more time to improve. At the beginning of the season, Mr. Duc let 6-7 key players leave and promoted young players to succeed. Some players do not have enough experience but we still keep them to develop", Coach Kiatisak expressed.

HAGL played well in this match and created dozens of chances towards Da Nang's goal, but they only scored one goal: "In football, it is difficult to judge whether the opposing goalkeeper played well or the team's finishing was not good. In this match, Da Nang's goalkeeper played flexibly, my players also took the initiative to shoot but could not win. HAGL will focus on the upcoming match against Hanoi", Coach Kiatisak added.

Brandao scored the opening goal for HAGL

On the home team's side, coach Phan Thanh Hung shared, "Both teams played with dedication and created many opportunities. In the second half, I think we played better and if we were lucky, we would have won. Currently, our team considers every match as a final, we have won 2 points in the two matches and this is the motivation for the whole team to return." In the next round, HAGL Club will return home to welcome Hanoi Club, while Da Nang Club will visit Ho Chi Minh City Club.

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