Saigon - Song Lam Nghe An Club: 'Breaking the curse' of Thong Nhat Stadium?

In the last round, while Song Lam Nghe An had a convincing 2-0 victory over Hoang Anh Gia Lai, coach Phung Thanh Phuong's team lost 2-0 to Viettel right at Hang Day Stadium. Obviously, entering this match, Que Ngoc Hai and his teammates are in a more excited spirit than their colleagues on the other side of the battle line.

Not to mention,Lam River Nghe AnThere is also the service of central defender and captain Hoang Van Khanh after 2 matches unable to play due to injury. And especially, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang and his team will receive enthusiastic cheers from thousands of Nghe An fans who will fill the stands of Thong Nhat Stadium. This is a huge source of encouragement for Que Ngoc Hai and his teammates.

Song Lam Nghe An (yellow shirt) just won against Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Photo: Xuan Thuy

However, saying that does not mean that Song Lam Nghe An has a higher chance of winning than Saigon FC. Because Thong Nhat Stadium is a "dangerous place" for the Nghe An team. Because, since winning the right to play in the V.League arena (2016), Saigon FC has not lost to Song Lam Nghe An in any match as the home team.

According to statistics, in 6 visits to the "holy land" of Saigon FC, the yellow team only earned 2 points, with a record of (2 draws, 4 losses). The most recent defeat of the Nghe An team against Saigon FC was in round 3 of V.League 2021. With the only goal scored by Hoang Vu Samson in the 68th minute, the pink team sent the guest Song Lam Nghe An away from Saigon with "empty hands".

At Thong Nhat Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An (in yellow) often faces many difficulties against Saigon FC. Photo: Huu Thanh

It should be noted that at Thong Nhat Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An's performance was more positive in the confrontations with Ho Chi Minh City Club, the neighboring team of Saigon Club. Specifically, from the 2017 season until now, the Nghe An team has won 2 matches and drawn 1 match in a total of 5 matches with Ho Chi Minh City Club at Thong Nhat Stadium, in the V.League and National Cup arenas.

Through that, it can be seen that Thong Nhat Stadium is a solid support for Saigon FC in welcoming Song Lam Nghe An, although the number of away team fans in the stands is always overwhelming. It is very likely that the match in round 4 of V.League 2022 will be an exception./.