At the match (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Coach Hirose Ryu of Cambodia said he was satisfiedwith his team’s 4-1 win over Laos in the May 9 match of Group B in the men’sfootball of SEA Games 31, according to the national organising committee for SEA Games 31.
Speaking at a press conference after the game, Hiroseexpressed his delight at the team’s performance as well as his surprise at the victory.
The Japanese coach pointed out things that Cambodia needs toimprove if they want to qualify for semi-finals.
He highlighted the role of famous player Honda Keisuke for theteam, saying they often work together to bolster solidarity among the Cambodianplayers and improve their skills.
Meanwhile, coach Michael Weiss of Laos spoke highly of theCambodian side, adding that Cambodia displayed a convincing style andhad various talented youngsters.
Laos’s defeat was attributed to the lack of stamina as playershad yet to fully recover after the previous intense game with Singapore, theGerman said, voicing his belief that chances remain for his team to enter the semi-finals and the players will fight to the last second on the pitch.
Laos will face strong rivals of Malaysia and Thailand on May11 and May 16, respectively./.
