Has the 'Vinh citadel' in the heart of Saigon cooled down?

Remember every timeLam River Nghe AnIf the match was in the South, it would be a real festival for Nghe An fans. But at Thong Nhat Stadium yesterday (the match between Song Lam Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City Club), there were only about 30-40 spectators coming to cheer for Coach Huy Hoang and his team. On the contrary, a large number of Song Lam Nghe An fans were present in Binh Duong to cheer for Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

Thong Nhat Stadium was once likened to "Vinh's Fire Pan". However, in yesterday's match (October 23) between Song Lam Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City Club, the number of spectators who came to Thong Nhat Stadium to cheer for the Nghe team could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Photo: Hai Hoang

Until now, not only Nghe An fans but also football writers have to "check the radio": How will Song Lam Nghe An play this afternoon?

The unstable performance of the Song Lam Nghe An football team is disappointing fans. Except for sponsor Tan Long and the Song Lam Nghe An coaching staff, few people believe in the goal of finishing in the top 3 of V.League 2022.

Where is the image of Thong Nhat Stadium now? Photo: Hai Hoang

On the forums of the Song Lam Nghe An Supporters Association, they questioned the home team's failures. At the same time, they expressed their wish that the players "do not care whether they win or lose, but when they are on the field, they must play their best and dedicate themselves until the last minute". But in return, in recent matches, the Song Lam Nghe An team has not been able to demonstrate that.

A few Song Lam Nghe An fans were present at Thong Nhat Stadium to cheer for Coach Huy Hoang and his team in the match against Ho Chi Minh City Club on the afternoon of October 23. Photo: Hai Hoang

The difference between Song Lam Nghe An and other teams is the great support of the fans. They love the team, love the name and the more than 40-year tradition of the club, they care, follow, and appreciate the people on the field. Even if the team plays poorly, they still love it, on the condition that they play their best. One loss cannot say everything. But looking back at the losses, everything will be revealed. When love is betrayed, they have the right to respond to that. However, "angry is angry, but love is love", football is not at fault, especially when it is the quintessence, the culture of the people of each region.

Nghe An fans still love football, they boycott because of their great love for the team. They turn their backs to let the players and those responsible for the team understand that the audience is knowledgeable enough to distinguish between truth and falsehood; and love can only be reserved for those who know how to appreciate the values ​​from the stands. The audience only comes to the stadium to watch matches for them, everything has its limits, and so does trust./.