Ho Tuan Tai "possessed", SLNA sinks SHB.Da Nang at National Cup

Despite playing away at Hoa Xuan Stadium, SLNA was the team that played more confidently. Although coach Nguyen Minh Phuong's players had a slight advantage in the first 45 minutes in terms of chances, SLNA's attack still had situations that shook the home team's goal.

Midfielder Xuan Manh tightly locks down Duc Chinh. Photo: Hoai Hoan

After a goalless first half, SLNA sent tactical player Vo Ngoc Toan onto the field. Immediately, the away team scored to break the deadlock. The player who opened the score for the Nghe An team was Ho Tuan Tai after a classy pass from Ho Khac Ngoc right in the home field.

While the home team had not yet recovered from the loss, SLNA striker Tuan Tai continued to shine to complete his own double in the 50th minute with a one-touch finish. This time, the one who brought the opportunity to Ho Tuan Tai was Cao Xuan Thang.

In the 66th minute, it was Phan Van Duc's turn to leave his mark. Before receiving a favorable pass from Olaha, the midfielder of U23 Vietnam broke free and finished delicately, raising the score to 3-0 for SLNA.

SLNA's defense played well in the first 70 minutes. Photo: Hoai Hoan

When SLNA started to lose control of the game, the efforts of the orange-yellow team were rewarded with a goal to shorten the score to 1-3 by Do Merlo in the 85th minute. It was a delicate finish in a face-off with goalkeeper Vu Hai from a central attack.

A series of quality long-range shots, twice hitting the crossbar by Minh Tam in the final minutes of the match, could not help SHB Da Nang score more goals and had to accept a 1-3 loss in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

With this result, SLNA has a big advantage before returning to Vinh Stadium to welcome their opponent in the second leg of the quarter-finals on May 15.

STARTING LINE-UP:

+ SHB Da Nang: Thanh Binh (GK), Ewode Louis, Pereira Diogo, Phan Van Long, Hoang Minh Tam, Nguyen Van Thang, Bui Tien Dung, Huy Toan, Duy Lam (C), Thanh Thinh, Ha Duc Chinh.

+ SLNA: Vu Hai (GK), Que Ngoc Hai (C), Van Khanh, Dinh Hoang, Olaha, Ho Sy Sam, Tuan Tai, Xuan Manh, Khac Ngoc, Xuan Thang, Phan Van Duc.

Match statistics. Photo: Sports TV

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(Baonghean.vn) - The home team SHB.Da Nang is in terrible form, losing 3 consecutive matches, and will host the away team SLNA, a team that has only drawn or lost in the last 3 rounds. What a miserable situation!