Thai coach Hwang Sun-hong said, "Defense is important... We have to take one point"
Masatada Ishii, coach of the Thai national soccer team, who will face Hwang Sun-hong, said, "We will take at least one point against Korea."
Coach Ishii said this at a press conference held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 20th, a day before the third match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd qualifying round against Korea led by interim coach Hwang Sun-hong.
Coach Ishii said, “Korea is a strong team with the best players,” and added, “We are in the process of becoming a ‘one team.’ 파워볼게임
Since I took office last year, we have faced many challenges, and tomorrow will be another challenge.”
Thailand, a 'powerhouse of tradition' in Southeast Asia, has become stronger since Coach Ishii, who was originally a technical director, took the helm in November of last year.
At the 2023 Qatar Asian Cup held earlier this year, they showed a good performance in defense, including a draw with Saudi Arabia and Oman, and advanced to the round of 16.
Coach Ishii said, “Defense is important when playing against a strong team like Korea.
I will pay a lot of attention to the defense tomorrow as well.
I will take at least one point.
“To do that, we need to minimize mistakes,” he said.
He also said, “I analyzed Korea’s Asian Cup match and obtained information.
“There was a situation in Korea where the head coach changed, but I don’t think this will have a big impact,” he said.
Thai striker Supachai Chaideed (Buriram) said, "I know world-class Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) well.
I am looking forward to the match against them. It will be a difficult game, but we will work together as a team."
“I will try to play well,” he said.
When asked how to overcome Korean defender Kim Min-jae (Munich), he said, "Korea has good capabilities not only for Kim Min-jae but all players," and added, "We trust the manager and coaches.
We will blend in with the manager's tactics and play a good game" He answered.