5 highlights of the Da Nang - SLNA match

1. The attack lacked connection in the first half

It can be said that the first half was a match in which both Da Nang and SLNA did not play up to the required level of professionalism. SLNA was the team that controlled the ball better thanks to the mobility of Ho Khac Ngoc and Hoang Van Binh. However, the lack of personnel in the attack line made the connection between the midfield and the attack not really effective.

The first half was quite bland. Photo: Viet Dinh

There were many situations where SLNA midfielders made the final passes to the wrong address, forcing Olaha to often operate wide in the home team's half to find the ball. In one such occasion, Olaha almost played the role of playmaker when he passed the ball to Quang Tinh who rushed forward and finished unsuccessfully.

2. Second half: open play and missed chances of the home team

Admittedly, in the second half, SLNA was lucky when the attacks of Da Nang players were inaccurate in the final shots.

Notably, Phan Van Long's header hit the post of goalkeeper Nguyen Manh's goal. Interspersed with close-range shots by Do Merlo, A Mit and Thanh Hai were all excellently blocked by Nguyen Manh.

SLNA also showed more speed in their attacks. However, the attack and midfield still showed a lack of connection, causing the attacks to become deadlocked before the change in personnel.

3. Vo Ngoc Toan is currently a luxury reserve player of SLNA.

Once again, Vo Ngoc Toan was used by coach Duc Thang as the most important tactical card. Entering the field in the 70th minute, Ngoc Toan was unexpectedly placed in the striker pair with Olaha. This was the first time the player wearing the number 9 shirt of SLNA played in the center forward position since being promoted to the first team.

However, without any surprise, Toan immediately scored by receiving the ball, controlling it and then assisting striker Olaha to open the score for the home team.

It can be said that Ngoc Toan had a match that made many SLNA fans "eyes wide open". They did not realize that a midfielder who was used to playing aggressively and was only good at fighting could play as a striker so smoothly. Ngoc Toan was ready to dribble, ready to break through and finish like a real striker.

Da Nang created many opportunities in the first half. Photo: Viet Dinh

4. Olaha is the best player again

Once again, SLNA's foreign striker showed an impressive performance. Olaha scored the first goal before Quang Tinh sealed the score to bring SLNA a 2-0 victory over Da Nang. Not only scoring, Olaha also showed his sophistication in dribbling, passing and especially always being strong in disputes with opposing players.

It can be said that Olaha is currently the most impressive foreign player in V.League at the moment. In 6 matches of SLNA this season, the Nghe An team has won the title of best player of the match 5 times. Of which, Olaha has been named on the podium 4 times to receive awards.

5. Mr. Park met Nguyen Manh to examine the gloves?

Coach Park Hang Seo is currently recruiting players for the Vietnam national team to prepare for the King's Cup which will take place in June. In round 6, he has chosen the destination as the Hoa Xuan stadium of the Da Nang team. Perhaps, with Nguyen Manh's impressive performance in recent times, the Vietnam national team coach wants to witness the true ability of this former national team goalkeeper.

Nguyen Manh had an excellent match. Photo: Sports Newspaper

The Korean strategist was not disappointed because Nguyen Manh once again played brilliantly, saving SLNA from many obvious goals against the home team Da Nang, who were desperate for points after a series of bad matches.

It can be said that the goalkeeper position of the Vietnam national team will have changes in the near future. Bui Tien Dung is injured and Tuan Manh is in poor form. If so, Nguyen Manh will likely be a bright candidate in the eyes of Mr. Park Hang Seo in the near future.