8 'best' things of SLNA in 2019 season
(Baonghean.vn) - On the occasion of the end of 2019, we review the numbers and matches of SLNA last season. With different perspectives, each person will have different opinions.
SLNA had a season that is difficult to praise or criticize. But certainly, the identity of the 40-year-old team has faded a lot. A team whose only strength is defense will hardly have good results.
1. The most disappointing streak
Starting from the 7th match, a 0-0 draw with Nam Dinh at Vinh Stadium to the 12th match, a draw with Saigon at Thong Nhat Stadium, the Nghe An team had a series of 5 draws and 1 loss. In which, there were 2 0-0 draws with Nam Dinh and S.Khanh Hoa, the teams at the bottom of the rankings, right at Vinh Stadium, causing total disappointment to the audience.
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| Song Lam Nghe An was held to a draw by bottom-of-the-table team S. Khanh Hoa at Vinh Stadium. Photo courtesy |
2. The best match at Vinh Stadium
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| Quang Tinh scored 3 goals for SLNA in the 2019 season. Photo courtesy of BNA |
It was a 3-0 victory against HAGL, which included many national team players. A match in which Tuan Tai, Quang Tinh, Olaha shone and scored, but overall, the Nghe players took the initiative to control the ball, separate the opponent, and create the necessary pressure so that the opponent could not approach the SLNA goal.
3. The most regrettable match
That was the 1-2 loss at Thong Nhat Stadium against Ho Chi Minh City. His junior Tuan Tai opened the score very early but Quang Tinh lost the victory with an unfortunate red card.
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| In the first leg, SLNA could not bring home 1 point at Thong Nhat Stadium despite playing with full determination. Photo courtesy of Nguyet Ha |
With such a God-given opportunity, Mr. Chung easily crushed the visiting team SLNA with 2 goals from foreign players Mansary and Akinade. If he had been more careful, SLNA would have lost even more.
4. The most resounding victory
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| The C and D stands of Go Dau stadium were filled with thousands of SLNA fans. Photo courtesy of Huu Thanh |
This was a rare match where the Nghe An team attacked coherently and had smart passes, following Vinicius's movements. A match where the midfield passed the ball quite intelligently, Olaha did not have to retreat too deep to defend.
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| SLNA players celebrate the goal together. Photo: Archive |
5. The most unforgettable defeat
No training matches, recruiting foreign players quite late, but coach Duc Thang and his team had a dream start with 2 wins and 1 draw in the opening match of the season.
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| Nghe An fans covered Hang Day stadium in gold. Photo courtesy of An Thanh |
Although after the match, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem was quite polite when he said that "only SLNA is the opponent that prevents them from winning the championship", but experts have accurately determined the abilities of SLNA's teachers and students.
6. Player with most appearances
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| Vo Ngoc Toan in the match against HAGL. Photo: FBNV |
To improve, Ngoc Toan's departure is considered reasonable for both sides, but whether this midfielder's playing style is suitable for coach Le Huynh Duc or not is a question mark.
7. Best player
Center back D. Memović is the best player of SLNA in V.League 2019 season. Playing in 25/26 matches, scoring 1 goal, this defender was the shield for the Nghe An team last season.
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| Memovic (number 4) had an excellent season in SLNA's shirt. Photo: VPF |
D. Memović plays quite simply, mainly judging the opponent's attack intentions accurately to intervene early. Playing with this Serbian foreign player, center-back Van Khanh also matured. With a height of 1.91m, this steel center-back successfully neutralized the attacks of the high balls.
Perhaps HAGL will have to thank SLNA's coaching staff a lot for helping them not spend a penny on transfer fees to have the best foreign player contract in the last 10 years for the Vinh team.
8. Most impressive player
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| Teammates celebrate with Ho Tuan Tai, SLNA player who scored 8 goals in V.League 2019. Photo: Duc Anh |
None other than Ho Tuan Tai with 8 goals after 15 matches. The 24-year-old's positional sense has improved a lot after 5 years playing for SLNA. Not Olaha, Vinicius but Tuan Tai is the player who scored the most goals for the Nghe An team. What is quite worrying is that Tuan Tai only has 1 year left on his contract with SLNA.
