Team leader Ngo Le Bang: "The players gave it their all."
(06/05/2025 - Views: 7)
After Vietnam lost to the Philippines 0-1, team manager Ngô Lê Bằng said that this result is truly disappointing, however, he still highly appreciated the efforts of the players in the match at Rajamangala.
The Vietnam national team played hard against the Philippines, especially in the second half, but only with a shining moment in the 85th minute, Caligdong scored a valuable goal to bring 3 points to the Philippines, while making the chance to advance to the semi-finals for coach Phan Thanh Hung's squad vague.
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| The sadness of Mr. Ngo Le Bang after the loss to the Philippines - Photo: An An |
In an interview with the assistant coach after the match, VFF General Secretary and team leader Ngo Le Bang said: "From a personal point of view, I have no complaints about the team's fighting spirit against the Philippines, the players got in with determination and played their best. However, we played too rigidly in many positions, and that's why the Vietnam national team couldn't create any breakthroughs. We don't have individuals who can make a difference in this match.The Philippines had a cohesive tactical plan and gave us possession to wait for scoring opportunities. They succeeded with that playstyle and won. This loss is truly regrettable for the Vietnam national team."According to Bang, the pressure to win affected the players' mentality: "The pressure to get a result, especially a win, made the team enter the game with a relatively tense mentality. This is why the Vietnam national team couldn't break through the Philippines' defense."Ultimately, team leader Ngo Le Bang didn't want to blame anyone for this defeat: "I don't want to blame anyone for the team's lack of success on the field. After the match, the team quickly gathered and everyone agreed to fight to the end. In theory, we still have a chance, but everything has become too difficult. Even if we beat Thailand, Vietnam can't decide its fate. However, the players will fight for pride, and I hope the fans will continue to support the Vietnam national team in the match against Thailand."