Binh Duong coach is afraid of SLNA fans at the National Cup final

(Baonghean.vn) - Before the first leg of the National Cup final, B. Binh Duong's coach is being extremely cautious. Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An is in the best mental state with the support of a large fan base.

To reach the final match against Binh Duong, the Nghe An team defeated tough teams such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Club, Quang Nam...

Currently, B. Binh Duong is ranked 12th on the rankings. In the 2 confrontations in V.League this season, the two teams drew 1-1 and 0-0.

Binh Duong Stadium is a favorite destination for SLNA fans in the Southern region. Photo: Nguyen Dang

Yesterday (November 6), SLNA Club arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to prepare for the first leg of the 2017 National Cup final against Binh Duong at Go Dau Stadium. Before the match, Coach Tran Binh Su pointed out the disadvantages of his team.

Mr. Su said: "Having come this far, our only goal is to win the championship. However, there is a slight disadvantage for us when the team has to play at home first, the second leg is played at SLNA's Vinh stadium. At Go Dau, the Nghe audience is very crowded, as if it is their home stadium. Not to mention, SLNA is also a strong team. However, I still believe that B. Binh Duong is capable of winning the championship," the veteran coach affirmed.

Regardless of the tournament or time, when SLNA visits Binh Duong, there are always at least 12,000 SLNA fans coming to cheer on the Nghe An team. In the upcoming match, the capital team will not have the service of experienced midfielder Le Tan Tai, who is suspended.

The absence of midfielder Tan Tai is a major loss for B. Binh Duong in the first leg of the final. Photo: Hoai Hoan

After many years without a title, coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team are doing everything they can to bring another trophy to the club's trophy room.

Coach Nguyen Duc Thang shared: “Although there are still 2 more matches in V.League 2017, we are determined to put all our efforts into the first and second leg final against B. Binh Duong. With the enthusiastic support of the home crowd, we believe we will have a good match on the opponent's field to create an advantage before returning to Vinh Stadium.”

Regarding the Nghe An players, captain Nguyen Manh said: “Many SLNA players were unfortunately absent from the match between Vietnam and Afghanistan, but that will be the motivation for us to show our determination and bravery in the match against Binh Duong as well as the upcoming journey. I have won titles with SLNA, while Phi Son and Ngoc Hai are very eager for their first title. We will do everything we can.”

Trung Kien