Vietnam Olympic team eliminated early, coach Hoang Anh Tuan takes responsibility

"As head coach, I take responsibility for the failure of the Vietnam Olympic team," coach Hoang Anh Tuan wrote on social media.

Vietnam Olympic team failed to pass the group stage of men's football at ASIAD 19. Previously, the last time a Vietnamese football representative failed to make it to the knockout round of the Asian Games was in 2006.

With the core force of U20 players, Olympic Vietnam did not perform well in all 3 matches. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team won 4-2 against Mongolia, lost 0-4 to Iran and lost 1-3 to Saudi Arabia. Especially, in the 2 defeats against strong opponents from West Asia, Olympic Vietnam clearly showed their inexperience in skills, physical strength and experience.

"Obviously, at this point, in addition to the role of the coaching staff, the quality of our young players, with an average age of 20.3, is still far behind the top teams in the continent, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia. Their level is too terrible!", Coach Hoang Anh Tuan explained.

The head coach of the Vietnam Olympic team added: "For Vietnamese football to go far, we must continue to put our trust in young players and commit to taking responsibility when results are not as expected. Thank you to the fans across the country."

Before the final match last night (September 24), Vietnam Olympic team was in a difficult position in the competition for a place to continue in the men's football event of ASIAD 19. Facing a stronger opponent in every aspect, Saudi Arabia Olympic team, Vietnam Olympic team had to be very lucky not to lose heavily.

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan’s players were forced to defend right from the start of the match. Vietnam Olympic team clearly showed their lack of skills and experience in every move.

Saudi Arabian Olympic kept the ball, coordinated and created chances easily despite facing a crowded defense. Vietnam Olympic was behind 0-1 for most of the match and conceded 2 more goals at the end of the match. Vietnam Olympic's goal to reduce the score was an own goal.

Han Phong

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