" We faced many disadvantages in this match, especially in terms of weather. The temperature in Hanoi fluctuated between 25-27 degrees Celsius, but in Korea it was only 5 degrees Celsius and the players had not yet caught up with the rhythm.
In addition, another difficulty is that the main striker Tagueu cannot play because of the previous red card. However, the whole team played well today, trying their best, ” coach Le Duc Tuan shared after Hanoi FC's 0-2 defeat to Pohang Steelers.
The home team's two goals came from Lee Ho-jae's penalty kick in the 31st minute and Ha Chang-rae's beautiful header in the 53rd minute.
Meanwhile, Hanoi FC also had a few opportunities to face each other but Van Quyet and Xuan Manh could not take advantage of them successfully.
Coach Le Duc Tuan was sad after Hanoi FC's loss.
Mr. Tuan said: “ Pohang Steelers play better football. They have physical strength and can change their state very quickly, the quality of the players is very good.
In addition, the opponent also has some young players who play confidently and maturely. As you know, Hanoi FC has to play 4 matches within 2 weeks.
We travel from many locations with different weather, from hot to cold and vice versa. For professional players, they have to try to adapt and adjust to be in the best condition for the upcoming matches .”
In the remaining match in Group J, Urawa Red Diamonds won 2-1 against Wuhan Three Towns. This result officially eliminated Hanoi FC from the continental arena.
This was predicted because there is still a big gap between Vietnamese teams and their opponents in the Asian Cup 1.
In the final match of the group stage of the Asian Cup 1, Hanoi FC will return home to welcome Urawa Red Diamonds. Coach Duc Tuan said that Hanoi FC aims to win against a very strong opponent from Japan.
Mai Phuong
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