No surprises after the first match at SEA Games 32

2023-05-01 07:15:04

The higher rated teams all won all 3 points after the first round of the 32nd SEA Games men’s football group stage in Cambodia.

Not beyond the predictions of experts, in different ways, the higher-rated teams all enjoy the joy of winning.

At table AU22 Indonesia is not too difficult to overcome U22 Philippines 3-0 in the opening match of the 32nd SEA Games on April 29.

Host U22 Cambodia then did more than that when winning U22 East Timor 4-0.

The above result helps the home team temporarily climb to the top of Group A with 3 points, better than the Van Dao team in terms of difference.

1st round of Group A SEA Games 32

In table B, Thailand U22 was not too difficult to overcome Singapore U22 with a score of 3-1 on April 30. Victory helps “War Elephants” temporarily lead the table, but that has not yet satisfied coach Issara Sritaro.

“Our players today did not play perfectly,” coach Issara said at the post-match press conference: “I am satisfied with the way the game is controlled, but not satisfied when Singapore repeatedly threatened the goal. The team also missed many opportunities.”

U22 Vietnam then also won all 3 points against U22 Laos, but this was a difficult match for teachers and students Philippe Troussier.

Although player Nguyen Van Tung opened the scoring in the second minute, U22 Vietnam faced many difficulties with the close play, ball control and fitness of Laos U22.

In fact, there was a time when Laos U22 played better, causing Van Chuan’s goal many times to encounter waves.

Luckily not conceding a goal, at the end of the match, striker Quoc Viet successfully took advantage of the opportunity, setting the score 2-0 for U22 Vietnam.

Speaking after the match, coach Philippe Troussier said that it is important that the home team win the first SEA Games 32.

“The home team won so we feel fine. Draw or lose is bad. I am very pleased with the result. We scored two goals from live ball situations and did not concede. The result also put the team in. Good position for the next three matches. Our goal is to be first or second in the group,” said the French coach.