5 highlights of SLNA's great victory over Quang Nam

Here are 5 highlights of the match compiled by Nghe An Newspaper:

1.The home team dominated in the first half.

Having to face a home team that is rated higher, it is completely reasonable for Mr. Hoang Van Phuc to use a defensive counter-attacking style of play for his team.

SLNA's defense, including Hoang Van Khanh and Damir in the middle, and Dinh Dong and Dinh Hoang on the wings, created a solid wall in front of goalkeeper Nguyen Manh's goal.

For almost the entire first half, Quang Nam did not have any significant opportunities, while the home team showed balance in both attack and defense.

2.Olaha's masterpiece

In the 20th minute of the match, the SLNA striker moved skillfully before making an impromptu cross towards the top corner of the goal of the away team's goalkeeper Van Cuong. The shot was so technical and unexpected that the Quang Nam goalkeeper was helpless as the ball flew into the net.

Olaha has the first masterpiece of the 2019 season. Photo: Xuan Thuy

A goal of such class that the entire Vinh stadium seemed to explode. It had been a long time since Nghe An fans had returned to Vinh stadium and Olaha's goal was like a perfect appetizer for all the fans who were present to watch the match today.

3.Phan Van Duc is always different

After Olaha scored the opening goal, it was the turn of the small midfielder of the Vietnam national team, Phan Van Duc, to shine. Dinh Viet Tu had a clumsy situation and passed the ball to the position where Phan Van Duc was standing very close. Van Duc's close-range tap-in was unstoppable. SLNA's best domestic striker of the 2018 season scored his first goal of the season.

Phan Van Duc continued to play impressively and contributed 1 goal. Photo: Xuan Thuy

Obviously, Phan Van Duc still shows his ability to maintain extremely stable performance after having to work hard continuously in the past year.

4.Nguyen Manh played brilliantly on his return.

The away team Quang Nam did not have any significant attacks on the home team's goal for most of the first half. The first 45 minutes passed, and Nguyen Manh did not have many opportunities to prove his worth.

The second half saw a very different Quang Nam. They created many opportunities towards the home team's goal. However, all their efforts were denied by Nguyen Manh.

Nguyen Manh played brilliantly on his return to the field. Photo: Xuan Thuy

The two attacks that Quang Nam team had took place in the 73rd and 80th minutes. They were both chaotic situations in the penalty area, they had 2 close-range shots with extremely strong force but were both promptly blocked by Nguyen Manh's reflexes.

5.Impressive comebacks

Winning 2-0 over Quang Nam, SLNA had a perfect start with convincing play from defense to attack.

In addition to the impressive return of Nguyen Manh, the veterans have also shown their value after many years of fighting in the V.League.

Dinh Dong and Van Binh played steadily when they were given the field from the start. Their contribution to SLNA's overall play in this match was remarkable. Dinh Dong became a solid shield on the right wing, while Van Binh and Khac Ngoc created a pair of central midfielders who played in harmony, providing good support in both attack and defense.