Josue insists Vietnam did not dominate Harimau Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Harimau Malaya captain Paulo Josue insists Vietnam did not dominate Malaysia in their Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final first leg, arguing that clinical finishing and fine margins separated the two regional rivals at the KLFA Stadium.
In the Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final first leg, Harimau Malaya captain Paulo Josue claimed Vietnam did not dominate Malaysia. He attributed the 2-0 defeat to clinical finishing and fine margins, rather than Vietnam's dominance. Despite the loss, Josue praised Malaysia's young squad, acknowledging their courage against a seasoned Vietnamese side.
Vietnam capitalized on a stoppage-time header and an unfortunate deflection, but Josue noted they did not have much possession and failed to control the game. Both teams created chances, but neither converted them. Josue, an interim head coach, emphasized the importance of young players learning from mistakes. He expressed pride in Malaysia's performance and highlighted the need for team bonding and work rate as Harimau Malaya prepares for the second leg in Hanoi, where they need to overturn a two-goal deficit to advance to the final.
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