At the 31st SEA Games, despite having to play under the pressure of a large number of Vietnamese fans, the Vietnam Mobile Union team still has an excellent performance, showing the experience and bravery of the world champion. After winning the gold medal, the player is considered the best in the tournament, the Pakkapon “iPodpro” Pakkapon line has shared with Thethao.vn.
– First, congratulations to the Thai team successfully defending the SEA Games gold medal. In the last final, despite winning 4-1, the Thai team also went through the first game to lose very strong. So how do you get up the spirit, win 4 games after that?
In the first game, the Thai team did not do well from the ban. However, in the next games, we had adjusted to win.
– In addition to game 1, which game is the most difficult for you?
It was game 2. Right from the beginning of the game, we had a lot of difficulties and pressure but then slowly regained the advantage, used skills to turn the flag.
– In your opinion, who is the element in the best Thai formation at SEA Games 31?
For me, the person with the best performance in the Thai squad at SEA Games 31 is Eikapong “Tony” Korhonen, our captain.
Tony is not only a mental leader but also supports the ban, planning the team and tactical discussion with the coach. In addition, Tony is also the one who called for fighting in the battle, transmitting information to the team to operate the tactics in the best way.
– How do you judge the role of Sanpett “Firstone” Marat and Sorawichaya “Isilindilz” Mahavanakul, two reserve players in the Thai squad?
The role of Firstone as well as Isilindilz at the 31 SEA Games is also especially important. They are the rear help us a lot. In particular, Firstone has a lot of experience confronting the team representing Vietnam, Saigon Phantom.
He helped us outlined the right tactics as well as finding the loopholes of the Vietnamese team. And Isilindilz is a person who has a lot of experience in international tournaments, so it also gives very valuable advice.
– So does the 31 SEA Games gold medal have to prove that the Thai Mobile League is marginally better than Vietnam at the present time?
I think the victory at the 31st SEA Games does not show the difference between the Mobile Vietnam and Thailand coalition at the present time. Because in a specific match, there are many influential factors, from tactics to the psychology of the player.
– What is your upcoming goal as KFC x talk? If you encounter Saigon Phantom again in the international arena, are you confident to win again?
Our immediate goal is to win the AIC 2022. If we see Saigon Phantom again, we will have to try our best. They always know how to develop, improve the squad, team as well as tactics. We will also try our best to learn, research and not ignore even a minute when confronting Saigon Phantom.
