Vietnam Expresses Frustration After Defeat to Korea
In a recent match against Korea, Vietnam experienced a massive loss, with a final score of 0-6. While it was not unexpected for Vietnam to lose, they had hoped to put up more resistance. The defeat has left Vietnam frustrated and disappointed.
Under the guidance of coach Philippe Trussier, Vietnam visited Korea last week for an international match against Klinsmann. The game took place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Vietnam’s admiration for Korean players such as Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Jung Woo-young was met with disappointment, as these players were highly active and contributed to the relentless goals scored against Vietnam.
Previously, Vietnam had reached the final qualifying round of the Asian region in the World Cup and made it to the quarter-finals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. With aspirations to compete against the best Asian teams, Vietnam found themselves faced with a significant gap when playing against Korea.
This defeat was not only disheartening for Vietnam, but also uncommon. According to Vietnamese media outlet ‘Express’, it marked the third time in history that Vietnam suffered a six-goal defeat. Vietnam had hoped to gauge their competitiveness through this match against Korea, but the outcome only left them sighing in disappointment.
The End of an Era: Coach Park Hang-seo’s Departure
In January of this year, Vietnam bid farewell to their coach of five years, Park Hang-seo. During his tenure, Coach Park achieved remarkable results with both the Vietnam A national team and the U-23 national team. From securing second place in the U-23 Asian Cup to winning the 2018 AFF Mitsubishi Cup and achieving fourth place in the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games 2018, Vietnam experienced a surge in confidence and high expectations.
Following Coach Park Hang-seo’s departure, Coach Trussier, who led Japan to the round of 16 in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, took over as his successor. Hopes were high that he would bring Vietnam to the next level, but recent defeats against China, Uzbekistan, and Korea have left fans and media outlets with concerns. Vietnam failed to score a single goal and conceded a total of 10 goals in these three matches.
Nguoi Lao Dong, a Vietnamese media outlet, highlighted concerns regarding player selection and tactics under Coach Trussier’s leadership following the defeat against Korea. The outlet suggested that Vietnam has experienced a decline compared to the era of Coach Park Hang-seo. Additionally, concerns were raised about the physical strength and ability of the players selected by Coach Trussier, implying that they may not be ready for upcoming tournaments.
A Change in Approach: Dissatisfaction Grows
Coach Park Hang-seo was known for his counter-aggressive defense style, which allowed Vietnam to compete on equal terms with some of the best teams in Asia. However, Coach Trussier aimed to change Vietnam’s approach, focusing on holding the ball and launching vigorous attacks. Observers have noted that while the players’ skills may have improved, their performance on the field appeared lackluster, and their tactics seemed inefficient.
Public opinion suggests that Vietnam has witnessed a decline in overall performance, from the national under-23 team to the national A team, in comparison to the era of Coach Park Hang-seo. Some have raised doubts about the selection of players and the effectiveness of Coach Trussier’s tactics. Furthermore, concerns have been voiced about Vietnam’s eligibility for upcoming tournaments.
Coach Trussier, on the other hand, remained positive and focused on the future. Despite the defeat against Korea, he acknowledged the strength of the opposing team and reassured that Vietnam is in the process of building a new team. He emphasized that the result of this match will not affect their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
[스포티비뉴스=조용운 기자] Losing to Korea was not a shock. Of course, it was a losing game, but I was hoping there would be some resistance. That is why Vietnam is frustrated with the massive loss of 6 goals.
Vietnam, led by coach Philippe Trussier, visited Korea last week and had a difficult learning experience. In the international match against Klinsmann held at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, they lost 0-6. Korean European players, such as Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), and Jung Woo-young (Stuttgart), whom Vietnam looked up to, very active, and the net continues to vary.
Vietnam was completely overwhelmed by Korea. Until last year, they had progressed to the final qualifying round of the Asian region of the World Cup and reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I tried to line up with the best Asian teams, thinking I was leaving Southeast Asia, but the gap with Korea was wide.
Even Vietnam is not used to losing by 6 goals. According to Vietnamese media ‘Express’, Vietnam experienced a 6 goal defeat for the third time in history. As I thought my strength had improved, I tried to check my competitiveness through the Korean War, but it only made me sigh.
Vietnam’s five-year association with coach Park Hang-seo ended in January this year. Coach Park Hang-seo, who has been with the Vietnam A national team and the U-23 national team for a long time, has achieved great results. Starting with second place in the U-23 Asian Cup in his first year in office, expectations were raised by winning the 2018 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Cup and fourth place in the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games 2018. Since that, incredible results have been shown every year, giving Vietnam great confidence.
After Coach Park Hang-seo left, Coach Trussier, who led Japan to the round of 16 in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, took over as his successor. They promised to take Vietnam to the next level, but lost to China (0-2), Uzbekistan (0-2), and Korea in October alone. They posted a disappointing record of no goals and 10 goals conceded in 3 games.
There is more than one complaint. Vietnamese media outlet Nguoi Lao Dong said, “As Vietnam lost to Korea, concerns grew. The 0-6 scoreline was the biggest loss in nearly 8 years,” adding, “Doubts center on player selection and tactics coach Trussier. “It will happen,” he said.
The media said, “Coach Park Hang-seo competed on an equal footing with the best teams in Asia, including Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with a counter-aggressive defense style,” and “Coach said Troussier that he would change Vietnam’s approach. of holding the ball and attacking vigorously Vietnam “I saw that the players’ skills had improved, but they were sluggish, and their tactics were also inefficient.”
In the end, he expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “The public opinion is that Vietnam has generally declined, from the national under-23 team to the national A team, compared to the era of coach Park Hang-seo.” “The height and physical strength of the players selected by Coach Trussier this time are both inferior to his older players. They are not yet eligible to take part in the third qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America as well as next year’s Asian Cup finals.” “I can’t see it,” he said.
Meanwhile, coach Trussier said after the Korea match, “We played against a top level team and the results were not good. Korea is a good team. We are in the process of building a new team. We are preparing on for the World Cup we will make sure that today’s result does not affect us.” “I’ll do it,” he said.
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