Opportunities for Song Lam Nghe An in the National Cup
The regulations of the National Cup are opening up many opportunities for Song Lam Nghe An. It even presents the prospect of winning the championship, despite the team's struggles in the V.League.
For many, the number 13 is considered unlucky, but it is actually a number that brings good fortune.Lam River, Nghe AnIn this year's National Cup, with this draw, the Nghe An team not only gets a bye in the qualifying rounds but also gets to play all their matches at home.
Playing at Vinh Stadium was one of the factors that helped Song Lam Nghe An secure a 1-0 victory against SHB Da Nang in the Round of 16 of the National Cup. Young midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien scored the only goal, helping the Nghe An team settle the score from last season.
It was thought that coach Phan Như Thuật's team would have to face the formidable Hanoi FC in the quarter-finals. However, the unexpected victory against Dong Thap FC has made things much easier for Song Lam Nghe An. Of course, the team from the "Land of Lotus" shouldn't be underestimated, but facing Dong Thap FC at home will be a great opportunity for the Nghe An team to secure a place in the semi-finals.
If they secure a place in the semi-finals, Song Lam Nghe An's opponents will not be easy, as Phu Dong Ninh Binh and Becamex Binh Duong are both quality teams. However, Song Lam Nghe An still has a good chance of winning when playing at home.
For Becamex Binh Duong, playing at Vinh Stadium has been a jinx for many years. Most recently, the team from Binh Duong lost 1-0 in Round 11 of the V.League despite creating many dangerous opportunities in front of goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet's goal.
Meanwhile, although Phu Dong Ninh Binh has a very strong squad of domestic players, Song Lam Nghe An is also not far behind in terms of the quality of its domestic players. Names like Nguyen Van Viet, Hoang Van Khanh, Ho Khac Ngoc,Dinh Xuan TienThey are ready to be a worthy opponent to Hoang Duc, Van Lam, or Thanh Binh. Therefore, if they play to their full potential, Song Lam Nghe An can absolutely secure a place in the final.
Especially when, in 2025,Nghe An teamThey have won 4 matches and drawn 1 at Vinh Stadium. Therefore, with the home advantage, Song Lam Nghe An has a great chance to advance deep into this year's National Cup.
Hopefully, with the favorable schedule, coach Phan Như Thuật's team will win a medal at this year's National Cup.
