What did the coaches of Song Lam Nghe An and Hong Linh Ha Tinh say before the first 'Derby' match?

Coach Pham Minh Duc: "Ha Tinh team must not be subjective against SLNA"

The home team SLNA owns many veteran players such as Quang Tinh, Dinh Dong or faces like Phan Van Duc, Ho Tuan Tai who have many years of experience in V.League. Therefore, coach Pham Minh Duc of HL Ha Tinh Club has great faith in his students.

Head coach of HL Ha Tinh Club said: “In the match against SLNA, they are an equal opponent. I asked the players to concentrate and not be subjective. From individual attacks to team attacks, they must not be too confident. If the opponent has a good play, my players must know how to accept it.

Before meeting SLNA, Coach Pham Minh Duc's Ha Tinh team had many friendly matches at Vinh Stadium. Photo: Xuan Thuy

I think that the audience will be large to watch the historic match between SLNA and HL Ha Tinh and both teams will try to give a beautiful match. This is a special match, SLNA carries the spirit of Nghe An, HL Ha Tinh also carries that spirit. I just hope that the players will play passionately, according to the rules and with fair play.

In the past matches, my students have followed the tactics set out by the coaching staff well. Therefore, when meeting SLNA, I also hope that they will play with the same concentration. The result of the match can be a draw, a win or a loss, but we will only know after 90 minutes."

Coach Phan Nhu Thuat: "SLNA is more experienced than Ha Tinh Coach"

On SLNA’s side, SLNA’s assistant coach Phan Nhu Thuat commented: “SLNA has participated in V.League since the very first days, so they have more experience than Ha Tinh FC. This year, the competition format has changed, so the matches are very tense.

In my opinion, before the match, both SLNA and HL Ha Tinh have a chance to win. In this match, fans will come in large numbers to support both teams and this will be good for both teams. SLNA fans or Ha Tinh fans are considered the same.

In football, young players like HL Ha Tinh can bring certain advantages, but on the contrary, young players also have weaknesses in terms of battle experience. With SLNA, we have prepared very carefully for this match, from tactics to spirit.

Fans of both teams, especially Ha Tinh fans, are eagerly awaiting the first "Nghe Derby" match at the V.League. Photo: Xuan Thuy

In recent matches, SLNA’s defense has been missing some positions such as captain Hoang Van Khanh. After 5 successful matches, the remaining opponents have understood SLNA better. They found the weakness of SLNA’s defense and that is what we need to overcome.”

The match between SLNA and HL Ha Tinh will take place at 5:00 p.m. on July 12 at Vinh Stadium. Currently, coach Ngo Quang Truong and his team have 11 points, 5 points behind the top team Saigon FC, while HL Ha Tinh has 7 points and has not escaped the danger zone.

FIFA referee to officiate the 'Derby' match between Song Lam Nghe An - Hong Linh Ha Tinh?

(Baonghean.vn) - After the negative feedback about the referees in the recent rounds of V.League, the tense match between Song Lam Nghe An and Hong Linh Ha Tinh will likely be officiated by referee Ngo Duy Lan - the highest-ranking FIFA referee in Vietnamese football.