Nghe An Derby: A clash between two left-footed players.
Michael Olaha of Song Lam Nghe An and Geovane Magno of Hong Linh Ha Tinh are two of the most dangerous left-footed players in the V.League today.
1. As of now,Michael OlahaThis is his seventh season wearing the jersey of the team based in Vinh. In the V.League alone, the Nigerian striker has made a total of 144 appearances and scored 39 goals for Song Lam Nghe An. It can be said that throughout history, no foreign player has been as "loyal" to Song Lam Nghe An as Michael Olaha.
In recent seasons, the striker wearing the number 7 jersey has been a key player for the Nghe An team, consistently playing the role of "savior" with invaluable goals. For example, in the 2023/2024 V.League season, the 1997-born striker scored a brace in a crucial match against The Cong-Viettel in the final round, helping Song Lam Nghe An secure their survival in the league.
Although he hasn't scored any goals in the first two rounds of the V.League 2024/2025, Michael Olaha remains the most important player for coach Pham Anh Tuan. And certainly, in the upcoming Nghe An derby against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Michael Olaha will continue to receive the full trust of the coaching staff, his teammates, and the fans of Song Lam Nghe An.
2. Similar to Michael Olaha, Geovane Magno is also demonstrating his importance in the Hong Linh Ha Tinh squad. His hat-trick against SHB Da Nang in the second round of the V.League 2024/2025 is clear evidence. Besides his diverse goal-scoring abilities (long-range shots, free kicks, headers...), the Brazilian striker also does an excellent job of supporting his teammates.
With his skillful individual technique and sharp tactical vision, Geovane Magno frequently makes dazzling dribbles and delivers passes that tear apart the opponent's defense. Therefore, neutralizing the 1994-born striker is no easy task for the Song Lam Nghe An defenders, especially since the home team will be without center-back Sebastian Zaracho (suspended).
If Geovane Magno is not neutralized, Song Lam Nghe An faces a very high risk of conceding a goal. Especially after seven consecutive seasons competing in the V.League with Saigon FC, Hanoi FC, The Cong-Viettel FC, Hanoi Police FC, and now Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC, Geovane Magno is no stranger to Song Lam Nghe An's playing style.
Let's wait and see whether Michael Olaha or Geovane Magno will be the more outstanding player in the Nghe An derby in Round 3 of the V.League 2024/2025, which will take place at Vinh Stadium at 6 PM on September 29th?
