Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem: 'If Van Quyet had scored early, the match result would have  been different'

The Hanoi club had to receive 2 losses at their hime in the V.League 2020 after three years. Talking about the team's defeat to Saigon, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem could not help but regret. : “We have a chance but cannot take advantage of it. Right at the beginning of the match If Van Quyet had scored early, the match result would have  been different. In football, when you have the lead, the opponent will have to change the way they play immediately.

“Indeed, we are not so lucky. Hanoi FC creates many opportunities. If we scored a goal then the game would be different. In addition, the lack of a core players has greatly affected Hanoi FC. We have no people, can't turn around. Many pillars like Duy Manh, Dinh Trong, Omar, Van Dai take long-term leave.

Players like Thanh Luong and Van Quyet kicked constantly so their physical strength was eroded. Qung Hai has a little tear in his groin, it's only 60-70% so I don't want to risk it. I have to wait and see how Quang Hai recovers in the coming period ”.

In the 15th minute of the match, from Van Rim's horizontal effort on the right wing, Van Quyet had a great opportunity to put the ball into the empty net, in the context that he was not accompanied by anyone as well as right next to the line of the net. However, Van Quyet failed to score.

In the 59th minute of the second half, the captain of the Hanoi club also took a penalty kick to take the ball to the sky.

Missing those chances, Van Quyet and his teammates had to accept a 0-1 defeat to Saigon FC.

The defending champions are going through a really difficult season, having lost 3 matches in 7 rounds. The next challenge for Chu Dinh Nghiem’s side will be the derby with Viettel on Hang Day on July 5.