Cong Phuong: ‘I played as a midfielder since there was no big gap’

Thể Thao 247 - Forward Cong Phuong spoke out after he first devoted full 90 minutes in K- League 2019. He moved downward in search for ball.

Cong Phuong first appeared in the starting lineup after 4 rounds. He created interesting phases despite Jorn Andersen’s side received a 0-3 loss.

Having shared  at the post match press conference, Cong Phuong regreted, “This is the first time I am in the starting line-up so I meet quite a lot difficulties. At first the head coach arranged strike partnership with Mugosa, but I have to move backwards as a midfielder, 노컷뉴스 press quoted Cong Phuong

Incheon’s 0-3 loss mainly came from the defense. Their midfield was not fast enough to possess the ball so Cong Phuong had to search for ball himself.  if Mogusa did better, Cong Phuong might have made an assist.

In the second half, Cong Phuong was the only pillar of Incheon’s side. No one passed him the ball, yet at the end, he handled the ball very well.

Supporters from the standings gaped every time he controlled, simply they got bored by other players’ poor performance, enthusiasm in the game.

‘My teammates passed me the ball quite a lot, but there was no such a big gap to shoot. Since the intensity of competition is high, I will try to complete myself in the next games”

“I am thankful for all supporter coming and cheering me, but they should cheer Incheon too”