Losing to Incheon United, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is still satisfied

" Personally, I am satisfied with this match. I am proud that the team played well against Incheon United, a strong team with many good players, " coach Chu Dinh Nghiem said after the match.

Hai Phong FC lost the AFC Champions League play-off match against Incheon United. Playing away from home, the Hai Phong team still entered the match confidently and opened the scoring in the 5th minute, thanks to Yuri Mamute. However, Cheon Seong-hoon's equalizer brought the match into extra time.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is satisfied with his students.

At this time, two foreign players Hernandes Rodrigues and Gerso Fernandes came off the bench to shine, helping Incheon United win 3-1.

" I analyzed Incheon's matches on August 13 and 18 before entering this match. I thought I understood the characteristics of the opposing players. However, during the match, I did not expect the great influence of Mugosa and Gerso on their team ," Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem was impressed with the home team's duo.

Besides, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem praised goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu. He showed his solidity in goal as well as his ability to direct the defense.

Losing the match, Hai Phong Club will be relegated to the AFC Cup 2023/2024. The draw will take place tomorrow, August 24. Vietnam's representative will be in the group of Southeast Asian teams.

Van Hai

Source: https://vtc.vn/thua-incheon-united-hlv-chu-dinh-nghiem-van-hai-long-ar814745.html