Le Giang Patrik is one of the most outstanding factors of the Vietnamese team in the 2-0 victory over Thailand in the first leg final on the evening of August 22. This goalkeeper has many solid handling phases, especially the save in the 36th minute, helping the team avoid conceding a goal at a time when Thailand put great pressure.
After the match, Le Giang Patrik was awarded the title of best player of the match. This goalkeeper believes that personal reward is not as important as the victory of the whole team.
I am very happy to have made that save. Winning MVP is great, but the most important thing is that the team together brought home an extremely important victory," Le Giang Patrik shared.
The goalkeeper of the Vietnamese team also sent thanks to the fans who came to Rajamangala stadium to cheer for the team.
I want to thank all the fans as well as the units that have supported us, both those present at the stadium and those watching across the country. That is the most important thing for me," he said.
Le Giang Patrik also expressed his appreciation for the compliments from coach Kim Sang-sik and the opportunity to wear the Vietnamese national team jersey.
I feel extremely grateful. I really appreciate the opportunity given to represent Vietnam. I am just doing my job well and always striving to dedicate myself to representing the country, as well as repaying the opportunity they gave me," Le Giang Patrik said.
After about 3 and a half years of waiting, this goalkeeper finally had the opportunity to stand in the goal of the Vietnamese team in an important match. He sees this as a special moment in his career.
I am really grateful because after 3 and a half years, my dream has come true and I can stand here today," Le Giang Patrik shared.
Although the Vietnamese team has a two-goal advantage, Le Giang Patrik affirmed that the team cannot think about the championship as there is still the second leg.
As coach Kim said, this is just the first leg. The work is not finished yet, we have one more match at home and need to continue to strive and fight our best," he emphasized.
According to Le Giang Patrik, the whole team needs to quickly recover to move towards the decisive match.
The whole team needs to prepare carefully, focus on nutrition to recover physical strength and be ready for the next match," the Vietnamese national team goalkeeper said.
Before the opportunity to defend the championship at home, Le Giang Patrik also sent a call to fans.
Thank you sincerely to all the fans who came to Thailand to cheer for us. You have given us a lot of energy and valuable support. You are the'12th player' on the field. I want to call on everyone to come to My Dinh Stadium to lift the championship trophy together," Le Giang Patrik said.
