“HAGL deserved to draw 2-2 against Yokohama F. Marinos”
Striker Leo Ceara gave the representative from Japan a 2-0 lead after 25 minutes of rolling the ball. In the 31st minute, HAGL shortened the score to 1-2 after Kida’s own goal.
After the match, Cong Phuong shared: “Today’s match reflects the level between the Japanese and Vietnamese clubs, but HAGL has tried his best. I think HAGL deserves a 2-2 draw against Yokohama F. Marinos”.
Cong Phuong played as a central midfielder in the HAGL match lost to Yokohama F. Marinos on the evening of April 16 (Photo: An To)
Cong Phuong added about conceding both goals from set-pieces: “We’ve been practicing for a long time with set-balls. Football has moments and the opponent takes advantage of two set-pieces, HAGL. then take advantage of one.
I think the home field advantage is in favor of HAGL. We are cheered so the team spirit is very good. The whole team was united, fighting hard today.”
The striker born in 1995 is the one who hangs the ball and causes the opponent’s captain to head an own goal. He also had a heated situation that led to a scuffle between the players of the two teams at the beginning of the second half.
Meanwhile, Van Toan assessed HAGL’s lack of experience in the most prestigious arena at the Asian club level.
The striker born in 1996 said: “This is the first time we play the AFC Champions League, so there are quite hasty situations. I think the whole team will be confident and play better results in the following matches.
We come here with the spirit of learning, playing hard and trying every game to get the score. That’s the team’s goal. I will try to play better and contribute more to the team.”
Van Toan commented that setting a goal of how many points will put a lot of pressure on HAGL players. “We don’t put too much emphasis on reaching the next round, it’s good to have points,” Van Toan shared.
On April 19, HAGL will play the next match against Sydney FC (Australia) also at 18:00 at Thong Nhat Stadium.
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