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Park Hang Seo’s words after Vietnam failed to win the 2022 AFF Cup

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia

Park Hang Seo expressed many things, including an apology after failing to bring Vietnam to the championship AFF Cup 2022.

Vietnam had to settle for being the runner-up after being defeated by Thailand 0-1 in the second leg of the 2022 AFF Cup final at the Thammasat Stadium, Bangkok, Monday (16/1).

The host’s only goal was scored by Theerathon Bunmathan in the 24th minute. This result ensured that Thailand won this biennial tournament after previously drawing 2-2 in Hanoi.

After the match, Park Hang Seo answered all questions from the media crew starting from the results of the match and also the future of his career after not extending his contract with Vietnam.

“First of all I would like to congratulate Thailand and coach Mano Polking for successfully winning this championship,” Park Hang Seo was quoted as saying by Zingnews.

“Today I wanted to give the win as a gift to the fans but I couldn’t make it happen and I apologize,” he continued.

Vietnam finished as runners up in the 2022 AFF Cup. (AP/Kittinun Rodsupan)

The coach from South Korea did not forget to thank Vietnamese football lovers who always support him.

“In the past five years I have received a lot of support and encouragement from the Vietnamese people. I am still a coach who has flaws and weaknesses, but I try to give my best every game.”

“The thing I regret the most is that I can no longer accompany the players. This broke my heart. The five years we suffered together, those are the memories. The more I think about it, the more it hurts,” said Park.

Park Hang Seo has not been able to answer questions about the future of his career after no longer coaching the Vietnam national team. However, he made sure that he would continue to devote himself to football.

“Now that the tournament is over, my contract will expire on January 31. Until then, I will have discussions with my agent and my family about the future.”

“No matter what I do, with whom, whatever work I do, wherever I go, I only engage in football,” explained Park Hang Seo.

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