Thai U20 head coach Emerson Peira discussed the unfortunate defeat against South Korea’s U20 team on February 17th, and outlined the team’s determination for the final match against Syria.
Thai U20 Coach Discusses Defeat Against South Korea
Analysis of the Loss to South Korea’s U20 Team:
In a post-match press conference following the 1-4 loss to South Korea’s U20 team, coach Emerson Peira frankly analyzed the reasons for the unfortunate result. He argued that the Thai U20 team lost focus in the second half, experiencing a decline in energy levels, which led to costly errors in set pieces. Three consecutive goals conceded from set plays were painful lessons for the team to learn.
“In the second half, we felt our energy drain and made three errors, allowing South Korea’s U20 team to score three more goals. We must analyze this game together. We need to watch and correct our mistakes,” coach Peira shared.
He also highlighted that the first South Korean goal came from a set piece, the second from a cross, and the third also from another set piece. These errors put the Thai U20 team in a difficult position and led to the defeat.
Looking Ahead: Focusing on the Match Against Syria’s U20 Team:
Despite a remaining match against Syria’s U20 team, the defeat against South Korea effectively eliminated the “War Elephants” from the group stage. Coach Peira remained committed to the team’s performance in the final match.
“In the final match against Syria’s U20 team, we need to play for ourselves. For our honor and families, we must fight. This is a different match, and it will be our last. We must try our best,” he emphasized.
Coach Peira also acknowledged that Syria’s U20 team was strong, particularly their attacking players with their tall stature. He urged his players to carefully analyze Syria’s match against Japan’s U20 team to best prepare for the upcoming match.
Valuable Lessons:
This defeat is a valuable learning experience for the Thai U20 team, especially in terms of concentration, maintaining morale, and tactical execution during challenging situations. In the near term, the team must quickly analyze the game, learn from the mistakes, and prepare for future matches.
Conclusion:
Thai U20 faces a difficult challenge. However, the fighting spirit of the entire team is a crucial factor in their ability to assert themselves in the final match against Syria’s U20 team.
