Park Hang-seo and Tang Cheng Hoe (second right) shake hands at the press conference.(Source: baomoi.com)Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Coaches of both Vietnam andMalaysia understand each other and want to win their ASEAN Football FederationChampionship match on November 16 evening at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium.
Speaking at a press conference on November 14, Tang Cheng Hoeof Malaysia said he would be pleased with a draw but would not refuse a win forhis team, who sit atop Group A with six points from two matches.
"Park Hang-seo is a well-known coach in Vietnam,” Hoesaid through an interpreter. “The coach has respect from both players andsupporters. Vietnam this year are a strong contender. In the coming match, theywill be at an advantage one their home turf. On our side, we are leading thegroup so we feel confident.”
"Malaysia will play and defend as a unit,” he said. “Wewill pay attention to some outstanding players, especially captain Nguyen VanQuyet. The match will be tough. We would be happy to take one point herebut if we have the change I want my players to score and win.”
Also speaking at the conference, striker Safawi Rasid said:"We will keep eyes on the talented Vietnamese players in this match. Weare not here to draw. We will do our best to score."
On the host side, coach Park believed that no coach wantedjust a draw.
"It is just a way of speaking in a press briefing,” saidPark in response to Hoe’s statement. “We always want to win."
"We have met each other six times, with two wins, twodraws and two losses, so it is hard to predict the result of the coming match,”Park said. “I do not hope too much but we have had seven days rest ahead ofthis match. My players are perfect in both mental and physical terms. I thinkthey will play well."
The Korean trainer said Vietnam’s team understood Malaysiawell and was looking for their second group round win, although their weakpoints of passing from the wings and free kicks must still be improved.
“We respect all teams,” said the captain, Quyet. “We play ourbest on home ground where we are supported by about 90 million supporters. Weplay with great determination and admiration for a win."
Malaysia are on top of Group A after beating Laos andCambodia, while Vietnam are second after taking a win against Laos.
The match will be aired on VTV6 from 7:30pm. SeoulBroadcasting System (SBS), one of the Republic of Korea’s largest TV channels,will also broadcast live so Park’s admirers and Vietnamese fans in the RoKcan encourage their beloved team.-VNS/VNA
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