Song Lam Nghe An defender Ho Van Cuong is confident he can leverage his knowledge of Hanoi Police FC to help his team create a surprise.
Ahead of the 2025 National Cup final between Song Lam Nghe An and Hanoi Police, defender Ho Van Cuong affirmed that he and his teammates have made thorough preparations, possessing confidence and high determination to create a surprise at Vinh Stadium.
Speaking before the match, Ho Van Cuong said that the victory in the semi-final against Becamex Binh Duong had greatly boosted the team's morale: "The semi-final was a huge morale boost for me. I also had the chance to meet my close friend before the match, which gave me even more motivation. Thanks to that, I entered the match with higher confidence and was ready for the final against Hanoi Police."
The player, born in 2002, previously played for Hanoi Police FC in the 2023/24 season before returning to the club.Lam River, Nghe AnThat period of time helped him gain a better understanding of the playing style and the players of the Police team.
"Although their tactics may have changed, I still know the strengths of some of the players. I will try to utilize those strengths to best support the team in the final," Ho Van Cuong shared.
Hanoi Police is currently one of the strongest teams in Vietnamese football, possessing a well-rounded and high-quality squad, with a streak of 5 consecutive wins, scoring 17 goals and conceding only 4. Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An is considered the underdog as the majority of their squad consists of players trained by the club itself.
However, Ho Van Cuong affirmed: "This is a do-or-die match, and in football, you can't predict anything. In the semi-finals, Binh Duong was also considered the stronger team, but we overcame them. Now, the whole team is very determined to bring victory to the fans."
The upcoming final is a memorable milestone, as it has been almost 10 years since Song Lam Nghe An last reached a National Cup final. With a young but ambitious team, the advantage of playing at home, and the support of tens of thousands of Nghe An fans in the stands, Song Lam Nghe An promises to make it a tough game for Hanoi Police.
"We are eager to bring this trophy back to our fans in Nghe An as a token of gratitude. The support of the fans at Vinh Stadium is the biggest motivation for us to fight our hardest," Ho Van Cuong emphasized.
The 2025 National Cup final promises to be a showcase of the unwavering spirit and identity of Nghe An football players. With that determination, who knows, Song Lam Nghe An might just write a sweet ending right on the Vinh stadium.
