Coach Vu Tien Thanh uses Arsenal as the driving force for Ho Chi Minh City Club

"Today, we won a very important victory. The three points were above expectations," coach Vu Tien Thanh shared after the match. "Initially, we chose to play tight to try to get at least one point, but the results came as a surprise when the players played very well."

Ho Chi Minh City club as a guest in Binh Duong with a series of three defeats, no goals scored in the V-League 2023. They were underestimated compared to the host, but suddenly took a 2-0 lead thanks to Mansaray's goals. and Green. "After three defeats, we are under great pressure. Fans and media have the right to criticize and disparage", Mr. Thanh continued. "But I motivated the players by taking the example of Arsenal in the Premier League season 2021-2022. At that time, despite losing all of their first three games, they still finished the season in fifth place with 22 It's a testament to the players that they need to work harder to get a positive result."

Before winning Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City FC lost to Nam Dinh, Hai Phong and Khanh Hoa. According to Mr. Thanh, that circuit of failure came from the players not in form, and not fully adapted to the style of play.

"With the current force, we can no longer play imposing, but must return to a pragmatic, tight defensive style. We have to find a way to put players in positions that are right for them to promote. In the previous games, we were unlucky, but this match, the links are better connected. The team will try to do better during the V-League break after round 4."

The HCM City club was also not easy to win because after leading two goals, they were blown to a penalty at the end of the first half. In the middle of the half, coach Vu Tien Thanh and the players reacted harshly to referee Ngo Quy Lan's decision. He explained: "I stood very close and watched the ball carefully, those collisions were not enough, not worth the penalty. I hope the referee considers and does better."