{
  "id": 13007175,
  "title": "Munoz hails tactical mastery against Svay Rieng",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/munoz-hails-tactical-mastery-against-svay-rieng",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:18:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1551080/munoz-hails-tactical-mastery-against-svay-rieng"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xisco Munoz, head coach of Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT), hailed his team's decisive win over PKR Svay Rieng in the Asean Club Championship (ACC) Group B match held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Thursday. Munoz credited tactical planning, which involved analyzing Svay Rieng's playing style, for the JDT's 90-minute dominance. The Spanish coach noted that Svay Rieng had adopted a different approach compared to the previous season, employing man-to-man marking to disrupt JDT's midfield. Despite this challenge, JDT managed to control the game in the second half thanks to the players' understanding of when to slow down the tempo and when to increase the pace of the game. The coach highlighted the team's ability to exploit open spaces and coordinate their attacking plays effectively. Man of the Match, Marcos Guilherme, expressed his delight at the victory, acknowledging that his role was made possible through Munoz's trust. Guilherme promised to continue giving his best effort both in matches and training sessions, emphasizing the importance of physical and mental resilience for the club's long-term campaigns.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz described his team's emphatic victory over PKR Svay Rieng—in the Asean Club Championship (ACC) Group B match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Thursday as truly worthwhile.",
  "key_points": [
    "Johor Darul Ta zim coach Munoz praised tactical mastery in ACC match.",
    "JDT dominated 90 minutes despite Svay Rieng's man-to-man marking.",
    "Marcos Guilherme named Man of the Match for decisive performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : ACC: Xisco Munoz Hails JDT After 6-0 Win Over PKR Svay Rieng FC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/sport-acc-xisco-munoz-hails-jdt-after-6-0-win-over-pkr-svay-rieng-fc",
        "published": "2026-10-09T00:39:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}