“U23 Vietnam is ready for the match against Iraq in the quarterfinals of the 2024 U23 Asian Finals. Of the two teams, only one team has the right to advance. For me, Vietnam or Iraq reaching the semi-finals is also great.” Coach Hoang Anh Tuan opened his mouth at the press conference before the match with Iraq U23, at 0:30 on April 27.
Before the match against U23 Iraq, U23 Vietnam lost 0-3 when facing U23 Uzbekistan in the final round of the group stage (Group D). Coach Hoang Anh Tuan affirmed that he and his students had careful calculations and were not demoralized after this defeat.
“Even though they lost to U23 Uzbekistan in the final round of the group stage, U23 Vietnam still had better points with two wins against U23 Kuwait and U23 Malaysia. The loss did not affect the team spirit. We prepared the best for the match. quarterfinals against Iraq U23. That’s the important thing.
If Iraq U23 and Vietnam U23 both reach the semi-finals, it will be more complete. But now the two teams have to face each other. We always respect all competitors. I told the players that all teams are strong teams, forcing U23 Vietnam to focus their mental energy for tomorrow’s match.” Coach Hoang Anh Tuan emphasized.
Assessing opponents U23 Iraq, coach Hoang Anh Tuan said: “Iraq U23 lost their first match against Thailand U23 but they are not a weak team. Vietnam U23 tried to concentrate and still has a chance against Iraq U23.
Until we compete, we can’t say anything. I cannot share about the professional preparation of U23 Vietnam, but we are certainly ready for everything, even a scenario that could resolve the match with a penalty shootout.
Once again, I strongly believe that U23 Vietnam will show a different face against U23 Iraq compared to the loss to U23 Uzbekistan.”
U23 Vietnam is expected to make a triumph on the continental playground for the second time after the first time in 2018 under the reign of Coach Park Hang Seo. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan shared: “In football, the past is the past. At the 2018 Asian U23 Championship, U23 Vietnam reached the final against U23 Uzbekistan, which doesn’t mean we are in the final again this year.
The same goes for the confrontation achievements between Vietnam and Iraq. We have failed many times against them, but that doesn’t mean history will continue. The difference in strength and expertise does not necessarily determine the match result, the victory of a match has many factors. I think the opportunities are divided equally with each team. I hope tomorrow’s match will change history.” Coach Hoang Anh Tuan emphasized.
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