FourFourTwo warns Tampines Rovers about SLNA striker Olaha
(Baonghean.vn) - FourFourTwo Asia magazine has just published an analysis article about the confrontation between SLNA and Tampines Rovers in Group H, AFC Cup 2018. In which, the author highly appreciated the Nghe An team.
First, author Shanjayan Muniappan commented that Group H includes Tampines Rovers (Singapore), Persija Jakarta (Indonesia), Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia) and Song Lam Nghe An (Vietnam). The Nghe team is the champion of the 2017 Vietnam National Cup, while Johor Darul Ta'zim is the defending champion of the Malaysian domestic tournament.
FourFourTwo commented: “Although only ranked 8th overall in V.League 2017, but against B. Binh Duong in the National Cup final, SLNA seemed too strong for its opponent. SLNA is a big challenge and overcoming this team is a difficult task for Tampines Rovers”.
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| Foreign striker Jordan Webb is a very notable player on the Singapore team. Photo: FFT |
With the new regulations of the Singapore National Championship (S.League) placing more emphasis on younger players, the Tampines Rovers head coach will have to find a balance between youth and experienced veterans. Last season, Tampines Rovers finished 2nd in the S.League 2017.
According to the magazine, striker Jordan Webb (Canadian nationality) and Japanese midfielder Ryutaro Megumi of Tampines were absent due to injury in the AFC Champions League loss to Bali United and are still doubtful of playing in the match against SLNA.
Striker Faizal Raffi is also injured with a dislocated hand in the pre-season friendly match with Geylang International. Thus, SLNA has a lot of advantages over their opponents even though they are playing away.
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| SLNA striker Olaha Michael is highly appreciated by the regional press. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
Not only that, the famous British newspaper also said: "Veteran defender Daniel Bennett (40 years old) will face a real challenge from striker Olaha Michael of SLNA".
The article warned the Singapore defender: “Although Olaha has only scored 5 goals in the V.League, the Nigerian striker’s fast and spontaneous playing style will cause Daniel Bennett many difficulties. Daniel Bennett must be very careful. The confrontation between these two players is also expected to be very interesting in the aerial battles.”
Although highly appreciating SLNA, FourFourTwo surprisingly predicted that Tampines Rovers will win 1-0 with home advantage. This match will take place at 6:30 pm tomorrow (February 10) and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 2./.
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(Baonghean.vn) - This afternoon (February 7), the entire Song Lam Nghe An team will travel to Hanoi and tomorrow morning (February 8), coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team will be in Singapore to prepare for the opening match of the AFC Cup 2018 against Tampines Rover Club.
