Coach Kiatisuk: 'Van Toan practiced daily with me'

"Actually, Van Toan practiced with me every day. We want to pressure the players in the attack," Kiatisuk Senamuang said after a 2-1 victory on Pleiku. "When I gave the captain's armband, I would like to put more responsibility to Van Toan. Of course, I also often told the players that who scores is not important, the most interesting thing is that the team won three points. I am I Saying so for the players to adjust themselves. "

After seven rounds, Van Toan has not scored any goals in the V-League 2022. This is in contrast to his last season's performance, where he scored eight goals after 12 rounds before the tournament was canceled for Covid-19. However, at the time of the most pressure, the striker born in 1996 knew how to shine.

11 minutes, from Xuan Truong's cross towards the nearby column, the ball through Huu Tuan and then Van Toan headed close to the city. Before entering the net, the ball hit Mr. Tai, but the goal was still recognized for the number 9 of HAGL. Before the end of the first half, Minh Vuong pressed the ball to Brandao to break the offside trap. Facing Duc Cuong, but foreign soldiers HAGL did not finish but passed Van Toan to the drum.

Leading two goals but the mountain town team experienced the second half of anxiety. In the 50th minute, they let the player replace the moat in the distance, shortening the gap to 1-2 for Binh Duong.

Last season, HAGL used two goals, but let Binh Duong leave with one point. This time, they did not let the same happen. However, coach Kiatisuk admitted HAGL often played well in the first half, and the second half easily lost the game because many attacking positions were reduced. He added: "Before this confrontation, I told the players that this was a difficult match. In the past, the two sides were very difficult to defeat. Discipline compliance, not subjective. When we were removed 1-2, we were also under pressure but eventually won good results. "

This match, HAGL continued to be absent from striker Cong Phuong because of injury. According to coach Kiatisuk, lacking such a key player always caused worries, but HAGL's replacement players have successfully completed the task. "This helps Cong Phuong to relieve tension. Because if Cong Phuong is absent, the team is not good, it is also pressure for him," the Thai military leader added.

Winning three consecutive victories, HAGL climbed up Tuesday with 13 points through eight matches - less than the top of Hai Phong. However, coach Kiatisuk refused to talk about the championship race. "Until now, we are still steadfast in trying every battle, going on the right criteria to give the audience beautiful matches. Today is my second birthday. For girls ".

After letting Binh Duong shorten the gap, many HAGL players played fiercely, even arguing, born with the opponent. As a result, Vu Van Thanh, Nguyen Phong Hong Duy and Tran Minh Vuong both had to receive a yellow card. However, coach Dang Tran Chinh expressed sympathy. He said: "They are also human, also emotions, also tired. Therefore, the lack of control is normal."