FAJAR.CO.ID, BALI — PSM Makassar coach, Bernardo Tavares, admitted that his team had difficulties in the 2023/2024 AFC Cup match against Hai Phong.
He admitted that his team had a big chance to take the lead in the first half. However, this opportunity failed to be exploited.
“I think in the first half we had one chance to score and we failed,” said Bernardo Tavares in the press conference session after the match, Thursday (30/11/2023)
“We had a lot of situations and we didn’t play well,” he said.
He also admitted that his team had still not moved on from their previous defeat in the first match against Hai Phong.
“We don’t forget the 3-0 defeat at home,” he said.
The Portuguese coach also admitted that his opponents this time were a good team. With his transitions and aggressive play.
“They are a good team with transitions and aggressive play,” he concluded.
PSM Makassar and Hai Phong FC had to settle for a 1-1 draw on the fifth matchday of the 2023/2024 AFC Cup.
The match between PSM Makassar and Hai Phong itself took place at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday (30/11/2023)
Throughout the match in the first half both teams played quite tough. Especially for PSM Makassar, they had difficulty creating opportunities.
Meanwhile, the two goals scored in the second half were scored by Lucao in the 72nd minute. Before finally being answered by Yakob Sayuri’s kick in the 77th minute.
This result also makes the chances for both teams to advance to the next round certain to be difficult and even slim to advance to the next round.
