Thai coach Alexandre ‘Mano’ Poloking praise the attack quality Indonesian National team from AFF Cup 2021 (2020) in Singapore.
Thailand won the 2021 AFF Cup after winning 6-2 on aggregate over Indonesia in the final match. In the first leg final Thailand won 4-0, and drew 2-2 against Garuda Squad in the second final.
After winning 4-0 in the first leg, Mano Polking is very confident that the War Elephant will return to Thailand with the title of champion. However, the 45-year-old coach was also amazed by Indonesia’s attack in the second leg final.
“At that time, Thailand was very confident that we would win. We knew we just needed to play really hard in the second leg,” Polking said. Zing.
“Of course there will be no surprises even if Indonesia attacks sharply,” Polking added.
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Alexandre Polking believes Thailand will win the AFF Cup after the first leg final. (AP/Suhaimi Abdullah)- – |
The Brazilian and German-blooded coach also explained the situation in the 2021 AFF Cup final second leg when Thailand and the Indonesian national team were chasing a goal.
“In the second leg they scored an early goal, which we tried to avoid. Indonesia scored and kept trying to get more but I believe my team showed quality and excellence,” said Mano Polking.
“In the end, we brought the championship back to Thailand,” Polking continued.
On that occasion, Polking said Thailand had great respect for the Indonesian national team, which consisted of many young players.
Even with a squad that lacked experience, Shin Tae Yong’s team made it to the final of the AFF Cup and became runner-up.
(sry / nva)
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