Coach Nguyen Duc Thang: 'SLNA will not disappoint Nghe An fans'

(Baonghean.vn) -The 2-1 victory right at Binh Duong Stadium helped the Nghe An team touch the 2017 National Cup championship trophy. Coach Nguyen Duc Thang of SLNA is still cautious because there is still a return match at Vinh Stadium.

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Coach Nguyen Duc Thang (SLNA) is facing his first title in his role as coach of the Nghe An team. Photo: Hoang Tung

Unable to hide his emotions when Xuan Manh scored the opening goal and worried when the other team scored an equalizer by Trung Tin from a free kick in the 84th minute, coach Duc Thang still had the right to be satisfied with this match. Two goals on the opponent's field and a fiery, convincing style of play made Nghe An fans satisfied.

SLNA head coach shared: "First of all, I would like to send my sincere thanks to more than 10,000 Nghe An fans who were present at Go Dau Stadium today. They braved the rain for more than 90 minutes and were a great source of encouragement for us. The field was slippery and wet, but the players followed the tactics set out by the coaching staff and tried their best and focused until the last minute."

"The 2-1 result is an advantage but there are still 90 minutes left at Vinh Stadium, we cannot be complacent. B. Binh Duong is a team that is not easy to defeat and the proof is that they scored a goal in the final minutes of the match. Our players have shown their desire to move forward. I believe my players will maintain this spirit and form.

Nghe An fans created a "fire pan" contributing to SLNA's victory. Photo: Internet

The absence of midfielder Le Tan Tai has somewhat affected B. Binh Duong's playing style. We will face more difficulties when returning to Vinh Stadium, B. Binh Duong has the strongest squad. SLNA needs to quickly forget this victory and focus on the difficult match ahead. SLNA will not disappoint the expectations of the home fans." - Coach Nguyen Duc Thang affirmed.

Regarding coach Tran Binh Su, this strategist analyzed: "The absence of midfielders Le Tan Tai and Dugary has greatly reduced our attacking power. Our strikers did not take advantage of the opportunities in this match.

Losing 1-2 in the first leg, B. Binh Duong's chance of winning the championship is only 40%. However, we are determined to do it again. I once again expressed my impression of Nghe An fans. They contributed to creating a passionate match."

Match statistics between B. Binh Duong and Song Lam Nghe An in the first leg of the final.

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