Coach Huy Hoang: 'I think SHB Da Nang's second goal was offside'

Coach Huy Hoang answers questions at the press conference after the match. Photo: Duc Anh

Before entering the 16th round, Song Lam Nghe An had 3 consecutive matches without knowing the taste of victory. Returning to Vinh Stadium to welcome SHB Da Nang was an opportunity for the Nghe club to regain the form they had at the beginning of the season. However, with the heavy mentality, the yellow-shirted players did not play as expected and accepted to share points right at home.

In the post-match press conference, head coach Nguyen Huy Hoang said: “The match against SHB Da Nang was very difficult for the Song Lam Nghe An players. Although our team played at home, the players did not play very smoothly in the first half. Besides, the mentality of my players was not good. The coaching staff will solve these problems in the upcoming matches. Now the team will have to try one match at a time, then think about the ranking at the end of the season.”

The two goals conceded by Song Lam Nghe An were largely due to defensive errors. The central defenders from Nghe An were in the wrong positions and did not have the ability to accurately judge the situation. Talking about this, the captain of Song Lam Nghe An shared: “Honestly, we have to rebuild Song Lam Nghe An’s defense. The coaching staff really wants them to overcome the psychological pressure. However, in the first half, the players did not do that well. I think I will have to improve this in the coming time, before thinking about other issues.”

The big mistake of losing the match was Song Lam Nghe An. However, in the second goal of SHB Da Nang, the audience could easily see that Van Long was completely offside. But from an unfavorable viewing angle, the referee did not detect that, leading to the second goal for Song Lam Nghe An. Sharing after the match, coach Huy Hoang said: “I observed very carefully the second goal of SHB Da Nang. I think the organizers should review that play. Because Van Long was clearly offside, but the goal was still recognized.”