Lions coach Gavin Lee preaches calm as he plots ASEAN C’ship s-final comeback
Singapore national football coach Gavin Lee is urging his team to remain calm as they prepare to overcome a 3-1 deficit against Thailand in the ASEAN Championship semi-final. The team aims to improve their defensive structure and capitalize on the return of key player Song Ui-young.
Why it matters
The match is a significant regional sporting event that highlights the competitive landscape of Southeast Asian football.
Singapore forward Ilhan Fandi promises his team will empty their tanks to fight to overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit.
Listen Summarise Singapore coach Gavin Lee urges calm and focus as they look to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Thailand in their ASEAN Championship semi-final second leg. Singapore aim to improve defence and create more chances, with key player Song Ui-young returning from suspension. Thailand coach Anthony Hudson downplays previous confrontation, stresses no complacency and plans to rotate players while treating the match as a final. AI generated
BANGKOK – As dark clouds loomed over the Rajamangala National Stadium just before the Aug 17 pre-match press conference, Lions coach Gavin Lee preached calm amid the gloom.
Their mission, which many had described as an uphill battle, is to overturn a 3-1 defici t in the second leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-final on Aug 18.
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