The aftermath of Song Lam Nghe An's third consecutive defeat.

Song Lam Nghe An eliminated from the National Cup.

Facing an equally matched opponent like SHB Da Nang, fans from Nghe An province hoped for a victory to advance to the next round. However, the single goal scored by Vietnam U23 national team player Nguyen Minh Quang sealed the victory.Lam River, Nghe AnWe must stop.

This was a match where Song Lam Nghe An's "second team" played quite well, but the wasted opportunities and lack of stamina in the final minutes of the second half led to coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team suffering a defeat at home.

With this defeat, Song Lam Nghe An now has only one competition left to strive for: the V.League. Therefore, they can fully concentrate their efforts on the relegation battle in this year's V.League season.

A disappointing debut.

Surprisingly, the trio of Le Dinh Long Vu, Phan Van Thanh, and Bui Thanh Duc were included in the starting lineup for the recent match against SHB Da Nang. These marked the first-team debuts for all three players born in 2006.

Despite being only 18 years old, these players have performed quite maturely and made an initial impression on the audience in Nghe An. This includes Le Dinh Long Vu's skillful breakthrough and dangerous shot in the first half, and the seamless transition between attack and defense shown by left-back Bui Thanh Duc.

However, lack of experience and physical fitness are weaknesses that Le Dinh Long Vu and his teammates need to improve significantly in the future. This is one of the reasons why the Nghe An team suffered a defeat in this match, and it made the debut of the trio Le Dinh Long Vu, Phan Van Thanh, and Bui Thanh Duc less than joyful.

The pitch at Vinh Stadium is not in good condition.

The intense match schedule combined with unfavorable weather conditions has caused the pitch at Vinh Stadium to deteriorate. As a result, the quality of the recent match was diminished.

There were quite a few unfortunate missed opportunities by the players, partly due to the poor condition of the pitch at Vinh Stadium. Examples include midfielder Le Van Quy's missed chance in the first half and striker Pham Dinh Duy (SHB Da Nang)'s missed opportunity in the second half.

Hopefully, during the upcoming break, the pitch at Vinh Stadium will be maintained so that the players can have the best possible playing conditions.

Gains and losses

With this defeat, Song Lam Nghe An is eliminated from the 2024 National Cup. This is the third consecutive loss for coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team and also the third consecutive loss at Vinh Stadium. These events will seriously affect the morale of the players, especially the young ones.

Furthermore, Song Lam Nghe An's poor performance recently will undoubtedly disappoint fans. Although their playing style still has many positive aspects, the consecutive losses will significantly dampen the fans' spirits.

However, being eliminated from the National Cup will allow coach Phan Như Thuật and his team to focus entirely on the V.League. This is especially important given the fierce relegation battle with only small gaps between teams in the standings.

Furthermore, this defeat provided many valuable lessons for the young players, especially those making their debut for the first team, such as Le Dinh Long Vu, Bui Thanh Duc, and Phan Van Thanh. These lessons will help the young players mature quickly in the future.

The V.League will take a break of over two weeks to allow the Vietnamese national team to focus on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This will be a valuable time for coach Phan Như Thuật and his team to address weaknesses in technique and tactics, preparing them for the second half of the season. Hopefully, whenV.LeagueUpon their return, Song Lam Nghe An will make certain improvements to achieve the best possible results.