Singapore team coach cautious ahead of rematch with CAHN

Despite being granted a 3-0 victory against CAHN, Tampines Rovers’ acting head coach spoke with great caution.

Before the crucial match, interim coach Robert Eziakor and midfielder Koya Kazama attended a press conference, openly discussing the team’s preparation and determination. Having faced difficulties against the opponent before, the home team representative affirmed they are ready for the rematch with confidence and full focus.

Regarding preparations, Coach Robert Eziakor stated: “We will prepare as usual. We won’t dwell on results beyond our control. What we can control is taking the field tomorrow and striving for a positive outcome.” The coach emphasized focusing on what the team can achieve rather than being distracted by external factors.

Meanwhile, midfielder Koya Kazama admitted the previous encounters were tough but expressed strong confidence in the home advantage: “Both matches against CAHN were challenging. However, we feel confident playing at home. I have a good feeling playing at Jalan Besar Stadium.” Familiarity with the pitch and crowd support are expected to boost the team’s motivation.

Learning from past defeats, Coach Eziakor identified defensive weaknesses and scoring efficiency as major issues. He shared: “Right now, we need to avoid conceding as many goals as in the previous two matches against CAHN. At the same time, we must score more goals, and we’re looking forward to that. We will challenge them strongly with the home advantage.” This is considered a key objective in the rematch strategy.

Assessing the team’s group stage performance, the interim coach remains optimistic: “Spirit-wise, we are very strong (as shown in previous group stage performances). We won’t let past results against CAHN affect us. We are determined and look forward to a good match.” Fighting spirit is regarded as the most important support at this time.

Concluding the press conference, Coach Eziakor confirmed the tactical focus for the upcoming game: “We will concentrate on better defense to limit the opponent’s scoring chances and create more opportunities ourselves. Hopefully, we will perform well this time.” With thorough preparation and strong determination, the home team aims for a performance distinct from previous encounters.

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