Speaking after the defeat to the Philippines in the final, coach Mai Duc Chung emphasized that he did not intend to criticize the organization of the SEA Games, but did not agree with the way the referee team operated in the final match.
I have to say that I do not criticize this SEA Games, but all the referee teams blowing women's football are not standard. From the substandard management, people think the referee will defend this team and that team, the head coach of the Vietnam women's team shared.
According to Mr. Mai Duc Chung, the Vietnam women's team has suffered at least two important disadvantages in the face of the Philippines at the 33rd SEA Games. In addition to the goal denial in the final, the Vietnamese team also received an unfavorable decision from the referee when the Philippines player in the previous match against the Vietnamese team also had a clear handball in the penalty area.
Coach Mai Duc Chung said that not only the coaching staff of the Vietnam women's team but also other teams at the 33rd SEA Games also admitted that the referee's decision was confusing.
"Not only me, the Thai coach also said the same thing to express his condolences. I don't know why he didn't recognize that goal. Not only Vietnam, Thailand also recognized it as a valid goal, he was upset.
Evaluating the performance of his students, Mr. Mai Duc Chung affirmed that the Vietnamese women's team played resiliently and had good preparation to deal with the Philippines' hot-tempered football style.
Today, Vietnam played well, fighting all the balls of the opponent. We have prepared well and the players have performed well on the pitch, he said.
Despite regrets about the defeat after the penalty shootout, coach Mai Duc Chung still acknowledged the competitive spirit of the whole team. Thua is sad, but you have to know how to stand up. When lost, they were holding their heads high, not swerving, and not being pressured.
I do not complain about the athletes, only the refereeing work has affected the match and the team's performance," Mr. Mai Duc Chung concluded.
