AFC U23 Asian Cup
While disappointed to have exited the competition, Broli applauded the fighting spirit of his players as they twice fought back to draw level before succumbing in extra time.
#AFCU23 | Quarter-finals: Vietnam 3-2 UAE
“Vietnam were as tough as we expected,” said Broli. “They are a team that likes to play on the counter attack, are fast and they did well in the match.
“We are very sad to have lost but at the same time, I’m very proud of the effort and performance of the players. We will go back with so much pride and satisfaction.”
“We are very sad to have lost but at the same time, I’m very proud of the effort and performance of the players. We will go back with so much pride and satisfaction.”
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Junior Ndiaye (42th) and Mansoor Al Menhali (68th) scored to cancel out strikes from Nguyen Le Phat (39th) and Nguyen Dinh Bac (62nd) before Pham Minh Phuc’s extra-time effort settled the contest.
Exiting at the quarter-final stage was not the plan but the growth the players showed in the four matches excited the Uruguayan tactician.
Exiting at the quarter-final stage was not the plan but the growth the players showed in the four matches excited the Uruguayan tactician.
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“It is definite that the level of the team and the players improved from match to match.
“We will thoroughly analyse the matches but I believe that we should give the players more opportunities so that they can be ready to participate in international matches.”
“We will thoroughly analyse the matches but I believe that we should give the players more opportunities so that they can be ready to participate in international matches.”
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