Coach Nhu Thuat stated the reason why Song Lam Nghe An lost the match.

The match of round 2, phase 2 of V.League 2023 took place at 19/8 Stadium Nha Trang between Song Lam Nghe An and Khanh Hoa and ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of the home team. This is the first loss of coach Nhu Thuat since he officially took over the team.

Explaining this white defeat, the coach from Nghe An said: “Today, Khanh Hoa took advantage of the opportunities very well and scored 3 goals against Song Lam Nghe An. In this match, due to the heavy rain, it greatly affected the way Song Lam Nghe An played. In addition, our players lost focus in a few situations, leading to the goals conceded. However, Song Lam Nghe An players also tried hard and I would like to congratulate Khanh Hoa team for winning this match.”

Song Lam Nghe An has secured their place in the league with 4 rounds to go, but coach Nhu Thuat still wants his players to play with a positive attitude and play with dedication to serve the audience. In the next matches, the head coach of Song Lam Nghe An sets a goal: "The coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An will create conditions for young players, but I will consider the form of each player, whoever has good form, I will put them in the game."

Thus, Song Lam Nghe An will have 3 more matches this season, including 2 matches at home against Binh Duong and Hoang Anh Gia Lai. On July 29, Song Lam Nghe An will return to Vinh Stadium to welcome the bottom team Binh Duong.