Coach Herman keeps showing his smiles after landing at Tan Son Nhat airport. He thinks this tournament is chance for his men to learn from strong opponents such as Japan and Brazil. 

Coach Herman Victor receive flowers at the airport

-Why did you join in Ho Chi Minh City international Futsal tournament 2013?

+ I’m very happy when receive an invitation to a good tournament in Viet Nam, this is not an opportunity for Thailand to face with the first strong opponents in Asia as Japan or international class as Brazil. Our goal in this tournament is to trying youngsters and It’s certain that we will learn alot from two tough opponents Japan and Brazil.

– Is Your squad also the main frame for  SEA Games 27?

+It’s not totally like that, before coming to Viet Nam, we have had a certain choice. As I had mentioned, Thailand will have youngsters in line -up besides pillars. However It’s certain that Thai players won’t disappoint  Viet Nam fans. It’s necessary for us to experience than to set a goal for this tournament.

Coach Hermans Victor ( left) in the meeting

– Is this also a chance for Thailand to defeat the one who had beaten you in AFC Futsal championship?

+ We shouldn’t recall the pass, Japan’s Futsal is still the strong one in region. However we won’t let them defeat, in the pass it happened nevertheless after 90 minutes the official answer will come out.

– What do you think about Viet Nam’s futsal in recent year?.

+Actually you have a good development of Futsal. Years ago, when I hadn’t  come Thailand yet I heard that Viet Nam is always defeated heavily. Nevertheless, It’s really difficult for Thailand to win over Viet Nam now. Following your professional training system, the Thailand’s strongest opponent will soon be Viet Nam.

Dinh Vien