Commentator Ngo Quang Tung: Believe in the fighting spirit of Song Lam Nghe An

Nghe An Newspaper had a quick interview with commentator Ngo Quang Tung about Nghe An football.

The four words Song Lam Nghe An are always in the hearts of Nghe An people. Photo: Document

PV:Hello commentator Quang Tung! What is your opinion about Song Lam Nghe An recently?

Commentator Ngo Quang Tung:Lam River Nghe Anis a team with a physical style of play, rich in fighting spirit. The players are trained and matured together, so they have understanding and harmony when on the field. That is the difference between Song Lam Nghe An and other teams.

The spirit of fierce competition has followed Song Lam Nghe An for over 40 years. Song Lam Nghe An has never been relegated, and is also a team with many achievements in the V.league era. They have owned the National Championship title, the National Cup, and created many impressions. Many generations, many periods, Song Lam Nghe An has always had the participation of the national team. With those factors, it has brought excitement when watching the Song Lam Nghe An team compete.

PV:Nghe An is a locality with a football tradition, so what do you think about the love of Nghe An fans for the Song Lam Nghe An football team?

Commentator Quang Tung. Photo: FBNV

Commentator Ngo Quang Tung:Nghe An people must of course love everything that belongs to Nghe An. Love the Lam River, love the eel porridge, the green tea... Nghe An people love everything that belongs to Nghe An. And the Song Lam Nghe An Club is no exception. It is the pride of the people of Nghe An.

People always expect Song Lam Nghe An to achieve high results, to be a team that always wins. If they do not achieve the title, then when they go on the field, they must have a burning spirit, and must "fight" with all their might. However, life does not always go smoothly. Football is the same, not always winning. There are many reasons for not winning. And in that reason for not winning, of course, the fans and admirers will have their concerns when their favorite team has not achieved the desired results.

I think that the love of football of Nghe An people is inherently very special. I was lucky to witness the time when Song Lam Nghe An began to take the lead in the National Championship, creating great influence and winning the first titles. That was the period in the late 90s, early 2000s. At that time, Vinh Stadium often held football matches at 3pm, but around 1pm, there were many passenger buses from all over the place pouring into Vinh Stadium. It must be affirmed that at that time, Vinh Stadium was a "hotbed" and the love of fans for their hometown team was immeasurable.

PV:Song Lam Nghe An has not achieved high results in recent years. What is the reason, sir?

Commentator Ngo Quang Tung:Before the 2022 season, we clearly understood the problem of Song Lam Nghe An. They did not have enough finance to retain the best players, those with enough quality to ensure the standards of the V.League. Regarding foreign players, there were also many limitations and did not meet the expectations of the coaching staff. Therefore, leading to the results of Song Lam Nghe An only stopping at a modest level.

By the 2022 season, with the participation of a new sponsor, Song Lam Nghe An has achieved more stable financial conditions. They have prepared more carefully by bringing in foreign players that the coaching staff wants. In addition, they retain important pillars in the squad. However, we see that in the 2022 season, Song Lam Nghe An's results in the early and late stages are inconsistent. The Nghe team started relatively excitedly, but at the end of the season, they only got 5th place overall. If evaluated objectively, 5th place is consistent with what the team currently has. The 2022 season hasmay not really satisfy the majority of fans, but I think that, with the above steps, it is a necessary process for Song Lam Nghe An to accumulate experience. Here there is also the accumulation of club management, team management. This is Huy Hoang's first season working in V.league, so we give the coachIf we give this a little longer, things will probably go more smoothly.

Many bright spots will return to Vinh Stadium in the 2023 season. Photo: Chung Le

It can be seen that Song Lam Nghe An in the past season still has many bright spots worth waiting for. For example, the cases of Pham Xuan Manh and Que Ngoc Hai. They are always present at important moments of the team, often playing at high standards. In addition, young players such as Dinh Tien, Dinh Xuan Tien, and Van Hoang also had a good season. In the case of Trong Hoang, he played very little last season, but when he returned at the end, he also brought a lot of hope. Possessing Nghe in the team, along with the love of football of Nghe An people, I believe that in the near future, Song Lam Nghe An will perform football at a high standard, achieving good results.

PV:With the current team's players, is it capable enough to compete for the championship in V.League 2023?

Commentator Ngo Quang Tung:With the accumulated depth, with the existing people, and the club management experience of the new sponsor, I think that the top 3 goal can be completely conquered. The 2023 season may be very unpredictable. Because many teams are facing unfavorable economic conditions. That will be a certain obstacle, affecting the process of competing for positions in the V.League. That said, Song Lam Nghe An still has its own opportunities. A team with good support from sponsors, from the love of fans, a team built by the core of national players, with its own identity, Song Lam Nghe An can completely achieve a good position in the new season.

PV: Thank you for this interview!