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Victory over Nam Dinh Green Steel: Optimistic signal for Song Lam Nghe An

Duc Anh DNUM_CFZAIZCACF 09:35

Song Lam Nghe An's 2-1 victory over Nam Dinh Blue Steel in round 2 of V.League 2025/26 is a strong affirmation that the Nghe An team can completely regain its inherent position, despite the difficulties and fluctuations in recent times. What is more noteworthy is the way the young players played with burning desire, courage and unwavering spirit against the defending champion.

After the match, many people talked about the defeat of Nam Dinh Steel, about the loss of spirit in the team that had just reached the top. But from another perspective, perhaps the more important thing to discuss is the "awakening" ofLam River Nghe AnThey won with the belief that was inspired from within.

Màn ăn mừng của Ngô Văn Lương cùng đồng đội sau khi ghi bàn thắng gỡ hòa cho SLNA. Ảnh: Chung Lê
Ngo Van Luong and his teammates celebrate after scoring the equalizer for SLNA. Photo: Chung Le

If watching the entire 90 minutes at Vinh Stadium, fans will clearly see a significant change in the approach to the match of coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team. No longer the usual timidity and lack of confidence, Song Lam Nghe An entered the match with determination, playing high-level pressing, ready to face off with the stars of Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. That confidence is the first and most important highlight that this victory brings.

The good thing is that victory does not come from luck. It comes from resilience and scientific gameplay. The players took advantage of home field advantage, played fiercely but also knew how to maintain composure at sensitive moments. The decisive goal in the second half could open up a bright future for this team.

Another positive sign is the excellence of individuals not from the rich team Nam Dinh Steel Blue but from Song Lam Nghe An. The two names that coach Vu Hong Viet highly praised were striker Olaha and midfielder Khac Ngoc. They were the two bright spots in this match.

Mentally, this victory is like a strong “boost”. Over the past few seasons, Song Lam Nghe An has often been questioned about its lack of stability and depth of squad. However, the victory over a potential champion shows that this team is not to be underestimated. They may lose in small matches, but when faced with big challenges, Song Lam Nghe An still knows how to explode.

Of course, a win is not enough to confirm that SLNA has returned to its former position. But in the context of the increasingly fierce V.League, this victory has great spiritual significance. It proves that if they maintain a fierce playing style and high concentration, Song Lam Nghe An can completely become a rival to any team, including the champion.

It is important for the Nghe An team to turn the belief from one match into motivation for the whole season. Explosions in a few matches can help the audience get excited, but to build lasting belief, they must maintain stability.

Another point to note is the connection between the young players and the pillars. If the confidence of the new elements is harmonized with the experience of the veterans, Song Lam Nghe An can become a much more competitive team. This is not an easy task, but the victory over Thep Xanh Nam Dinh has shown that the first bricks of connection are gradually forming.

In football, belief is very powerful. A win against the defending champion will bring confidence and a strong mentality to coach Phan Nhu Thuat's students in the long race ahead. Nghe An fans always crave a strong, competitive team, and this victory somewhat brings hope that that day may be gradually returning.

Khắc Ngọc tiếp tục là linh hồn nơi tuyến giữa của SLNA. Ảnh: Chung Lê
Fierce fighting spirit is SLNA's dangerous weapon that makes other teams wary. Photo: Chung Le

The victory over Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is not an affirmation that Song Lam Nghe An has returned to the top, but it is a reminder for the entire V.League. They may bring doubts about their financial potential, may lack stability, but they have never lacked fighting spirit. And sometimes, that spirit is a dangerous weapon that makes rich teams wary.

So will positive signals really come to Song Lam Nghe An after this victory? The answer probably lies in how they will move forward in the next rounds. If they continue to maintain their form and focus like before against Nam Dinh Green Steel, they can absolutely dream of a bright season.

But in any case, the victory over Nam Dinh Steel Blue has instilled a belief in the hearts of fans. And for a team with a rich tradition like SLNA, sometimes, that belief is the beginning of a promising journey of revival.

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