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| Vingada hails important victory |
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| Jordan coach Nelo Vingada was delighted with the away win over Turkmenistan. (AFP) |
ASHGABAT - Jordan coach Nelo Vingada described his team’s 2-0 win over Turkmenistan on Wednesday as an important result as they climbed back into contention in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
A goal in each half by Waseem Al Bzoor and substitute Thaer Bawab secured all three points for the Jordanians, who moved within a point of group front-runners Korea Republic and DPR Korea, who played out a goalless draw in Shanghai earlier in the day.
After last month’s disappointing 1-0 home loss to DPR Korea, Vingada felt that the win in central Asia put his team right back into contention in Group Three.
"The result tonight was important for us especially after losing our first match against DPR Korea,” said Vingada.
“Winning against Turkmenistan was the only way to get back on track and maintain our chances to qualifying from the group.”
Vingada felt that everything went according to plan as he adjusted his tactics for the game.
"We changed our tactics and that surprised Turkmenistan and their coach, who watched our friendly match against Uzbekistan last week.
“Our players followed the plan and they had a good game.
"Our performance tonight was at our normal level. Our players showed their good potential and there was clear understanding between all areas of the team."
Vingada’s opposite number, Rahim Kurnbanmamedov, was at a loss for words after watching his side suffer their second consecutive loss, which left them firmly entrenched at the bottom of the group.
“I could not say what happened with my team tonight,” said the Turkmenistan coach.
“It was worst game on my coaching career and I have nothing to say.”
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