Highlights of the match SLNA - Binh Dinh: The difference in class

Launch pad from the field

Obviously, the improvement in the quality of Vinh Stadium's grass surface has helped SLNA players play more spontaneously, the quality of their passes, especially low passes and short distances, has improved. This is very different from previous matches when many coordination situations were broken because the ball did not roll as desired. After the match, Binh Dinh coach Duc Thang as well as coach Quang Truong expressed their satisfaction when the quality of the match was guaranteed thanks to the good field.

"Safe community, football returns". Photo: Duc Anh

Against a lower-level opponent, the class of a V.League team like SLNA was clearly demonstrated, especially in the second half when the home team made personnel changes. As coach Duc Thang shared after the match, SLNA knew how to solve the match.

First time for Dinh Tien - Van Viet

If Tran Ngoc Anh - a player born in 1999 was put on the field by coach Quang Truong in the match against B. Binh Duong, Van Lam (1999) started 3 consecutive matches, then this time in the National Cup, this coach used 2 new factors: Tran Dinh Tien (1999) and Nguyen Van Viet (1998).

Young players like Dinh Tien (15) are playing in the National Cup for the first time and will soon be playing in the V.League. Photo: Duc Anh

In his first appearance in the starting lineup, Dinh Tien played as a winger and his mark was quite clear on the right wing. Not only that, the midfielder who used to play for Can Tho also had a technical shot with his left foot, threatening Binh Dinh's goal.

As for Van Viet, he was put on the field in the second half to replace Phuc Tinh and immediately had scoring opportunities. His moves into the penalty area and shots caused a lot of trouble for Binh Dinh's defense. The young SLNA player had one opportunity to create for Tuan Tai and one shot over the goalkeeper's head but failed to score.

The value of Quang Tinh

In the starting lineup, SLNA took the field with the young midfielder pair Van Lam - Dinh Chau, but it was not until Quang Tinh was put on the field that the Nghe An team's attack was optimized. Quang Tinh's cunning, tactical vision, experience and ability to create helped SLNA score.

At the age of 33, Quang Tinh (28) is still a card "up the sleeve" of coach Quang Truong. Photo: Duc Anh

Sy Nam’s goal came from a triangle combination between Dinh Chau – Dinh Tien – Quang Tinh and Sy Nam was also a testament to the combination of youth and experience. This year, Quang Tinh has turned 33 and is not physically fit enough to play the full 90 minutes, but this player is still very important to SLNA in decisive moments.

After matches like this, young SLNA players can learn many things from their senior players and gain more confidence before entering more difficult matches at a higher level in the V.League.

Statistics for the first half showed that SLNA's ball control rate was 57%, with 3/6 shots on target. The home team's ball control rate for the entire match was 55% and a total of 5/10 shots on target. The match had average quality with a total of 27 fouls and 6 corner kicks.

Goal scoring problem

After 3 matches played in the 2020 season, SLNA has only scored 2 goals. This is a relatively low performance. Against Binh Dinh, SLNA players launched 10 shots, 5 of which were on target. In addition, the home team had 1 shot hit the post and many situations where the ball missed the goal by a hair's breadth.

Ho Tuan Tai has yet to score a goal this season. Photo: Duc Anh

Thus, to see the National Cup matches like this is a useful and very important "test" for SLNA's domestic strikers like Ho Tuan Tai and Ho Phuc Tinh. Hopefully in the match against Ba Ria - Vung Tau on May 30, this duo will score a goal to relieve the pressure and find the inspiration to score again.

If counting the 3 friendly matches against HL Ha Tinh and U19 SLNA, the Nghe team has 6 unbeaten matches, 5 wins, 1 draw. Anyway, this is a very good start for V.League 2020.

Sy Nam's first goal for SLNA

When strikers Ho Tuan Tai, Ho Phuc Tinh, and substitute Van Viet could not put the ball in the net, Sy Nam's goal clearly demonstrated SLNA's intention to attack the flanks. The goal showed the physical foundation, boldness, determination, and excellent finishing ability of SLNA's right-back.

Defender Sy Nam scored an important goal. Photo: Duc Anh

A low pass from Quang Tinh was just right for Sy Nam to push the ball forward and kick it into the top corner. Previously, SLNA's right-backs like Au Van Hoan often scored such goals and it was a surprising attack option, bringing high efficiency.

Since returning to SLNA, this is his first goal for the team in an official match. This goal shows the maturity of the player born in 1993 and helps Nghe An fans feel secure about the defense after Dinh Hoang's departure.

Binh Dinh coach is impressed with the quality of Vinh stadium

(Baonghean.vn) – Despite losing to SLNA in the 2020 National Cup Qualifiers, coach Nguyen Duc Thang of Binh Dinh Club still praised and was surprised at the quality of Vinh's field when his players came here to compete.