Coach Phan Nhu Thuat shares the important factor that helped Song Lam Nghe An reach the National Cup final after 8 years of waiting.
On the afternoon of June 26, at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An had an impressive performance when they defeated Binh Duong Club with a score of 3-2 in the semi-final of the 2024/25 National Cup. This is the first time in 8 years that the Nghe An team has won the right to play in the final match.
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Entering the match with high spirits after officially staying in the V.League, Coach Phan Nhu Thuat's students entered the match with confidence. Michael Olaha was the one who brought the home team an early advantage with the opening goal.
However, Binh Duong showed that they were not easily defeated. The away team equalized 1-1 before the end of the first half. In the second half,Lam River Nghe Ancontinued to show effort with a goal to increase the score to 2-1, but once again Binh Duong leveled the score.
The drama reached its climax when Michael Olaha completed his double in the final minute of the match, sealing a 3-2 victory for SLNA and sending the team into the final amid the joy of the home crowd.
Speaking after the match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat emotionally shared: “After 8 years, Song Lam Nghe An has finally reached the National Cup final. The whole team and I feel very happy. This is the result of the tireless efforts and solidarity of the whole team.”
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The coach from Nghe An emphasized that successfully staying in the V.League helped the players relieve psychological pressure: “Staying in the league is a great spiritual encouragement. When the burden was relieved, the players played more confidently, which contributed significantly to the success in today's semi-final match.”
The upcoming final match will be held at Vinh Stadium, which is a great advantage for SLNA. Coach Phan Nhu Thuat affirmed: “The final match at Vinh Stadium is a great advantage for us. From that advantage, the whole team will try our best to bring joy to Nghe An fans.”
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Not forgetting to show gratitude, Mr. Thuat expressed his deep gratitude to the provincial leaders, sponsors and fans: “We would like to sincerely thank the leaders of Nghe An province, sponsors and fans for their constant support. Hopefully, the upcoming final will continue to receive enthusiastic support to help SLNA win the championship cup.”
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