[골닷컴, 태국 방콕] Director Park Hang-seo did not forget the responsibility as a Korean. It was the same in another country, the day before the ‘Last Dance’ in Vietnam.
A press conference was held before the second leg of the AFF Cup final in Bangkok, Thailand on the 15th. Manager Park Hang-seo said, “There are people who think we are at a disadvantage, but we are here to win.” Regarding the fact that this is the last game of the Vietnam national team, he continued his efforts not to be over-emotional, saying, “The preparation is the same whether it is the first game or the last game in charge .”
In the first leg of the final on the 13th, Vietnam drew 2-2 with Thailand. As the second leg takes place at home in Thailand, the prospect of a pre-match win is slightly tilted towards Thailand. However, manager Park Hang-seo said, “I know all the wins against Thailand so far have been away. There is pressure on the expedition tomorrow, but I am confident that we will get good results.” At the press conference after the first match in Hanoi, manager Park Hang-seo rejected the media’s forecast, saying, “If we win 1-0, we win the championship, so why is everyone so pessimistic? “
Vietnam’s confidence was also revealed. Coach Park predicted, “Thailand coach Paul King and the fans will not want to win the championship with away goals.” The AFF Cup operates the away goals first rule. As long as Vietnam does not score two or more goals, Thailand wins even if it draws. Coach Park said, “In the first game, Thailand came out with a back 3 that had never been used. I don’t know if it will be like that tomorrow,” he said. At the press conference in Thailand held earlier, coach Alexander Polking also said, “Our players are excellent, so they can use the system in free.”
Above all, in the second leg of the final, coach Park Hang-seo bids farewell to the Vietnamese national team. Director Park expressed his determination, saying, “I will definitely win and give a good gift to the Vietnamese people.” He also responded to the support of domestic fans. Director Park said, “Thanks to the interest and support of the Korean people and fans, I always felt responsible and did my best.” He added, “I was able to do this until the end because I’m Korean.”
[박항서 베트남 감독, M-1 기자회견 일문일답]
(A decision)
They drew 2-2 in the first leg at home. Some people think it’s a bit of a disadvantage. But we won the second game. My players and I will definitely win so that we can present a good gift to the Vietnamese people. As far as I know, I won in Thailand in 2018 in an away game. He won both times away. There is also some pressure from the expedition tomorrow, but I am confident that we will get good results. Neither Paul King nor the Thai fans will want to win on away goals. likely to come out aggressive.
(Tomorrow is the last game, have you prepared anything special?)
I tell you every time Whether it’s the first game or the end, the preparation is the same every time. he will do the same
(How to block Thailand No. 3 (Tirason Tower)?)
Thailand number 3 is the starting point. a key player. I block well in the first half, but fail in the second half. ready in general
(I spent 5 years. Tomorrow is the last game, so as a reporter, please take care of me for tomorrow too.)
I wish you well tomorrow too. thank you
(Thailand wins even if it draws?)
As I said before, neither Thailand nor coach Pol King want a win for the Thai fans, not an away goal win. In the first game, Thailand used a back 3 that they had never used before. I think it was the weight of the expedition. Tomorrow is a home game and it seems we will come out with the back 4 we have been playing so far. I don’t know if we will run the back 3 for a draw tomorrow, but if we play aggressively, we will play aggressively.
(A word to Korean fans, please.)
First of all, I would like to thank my country, the Republic of Korea. While I was training in Vietnam, I always felt responsible and did my best thanks to the interest and support of football fans and the public. The reason I was able to make it to the end was because I’m Korean. Even if I leave the Vietnam national team in the future, I hope that Korea and Vietnam will have a win-win relationship in every relationship, and I hope that it will develop into a friendly relationship.
[2022 AFF컵 결승전 일정]
13 January 2023: 1st leg (Vietnam) / Vietnam 2-2 Thailand
16 January 2023: Round 2 (Thailand) / Thailand v Vietnam
** Away score priority applies
Text, picture = Hong Jae-min
