Head coach of Song Lam Nghe An: 'The National Cup final will be different'
Before the 2024/25 National Cup final between Song Lam Nghe An and Hanoi Police, coach Phan Nhu Thuat (SLNA) made some remarkable statements, expressing the confidence and determination of the whole team.
Mr. Thuat said: “We often have bad results against CAHN, but tomorrow's match will be different. That is the mentality of the players. When entering the final, the playersLam River Nghe Anin good spirits and the highest confidence".
The past head-to-head record is somewhat in favor of the Public Security team as SLNA has never won in the last 5 meetings. However, with home field advantage and high morale, Mr. Phan Nhu Thuat believes his team can create a surprise.
“Actually, we are preparing like the previous matches. Hanoi Police have met Song Lam Nghe An in the V-League, so we know their strength. We will prepare the best for the final of the 2024/25 National Cup taking place tomorrow (June 29).”
Along with that, Mr. Thuat emphasized the role of spirit and psychology in the team's success: "The issue of spirit is the most important. When SLNA successfully stays in the league, the players can release their mentality, thereby improving their skills. SLNA's victory over HAGL or Binh Duong encourages the team, especially the young players."
Facing a strong team like CAHN, Mr. Thuat said that what he cares about is not the opponent but the performance of SLNA itself: "Perhaps we don't have to discuss much about the quality of CAHN players, because most of them are national players, the foreign players are very good. We care about the SLNA team, how to play well in the final match, not about any star on CAHN's side."
This is the first time under Tan Long that SLNA has made it to the finals, and Mr. Thuat could not hide his emotions: “When I reached the finals, and this is also the best achievement under Tan Long, I was quite nervous. I set a goal to play my best in the match against CAHN. I hope that fans will come to the stadium to cheer for SLNA, contributing to motivating the team.”
The SLNA head coach did not forget to express his gratitude and expectations for the spiritual role of the team's old icons, especially when in the next match, coach Huy Hoang will hold the position of assistant head coach: "Everyone knows that coach Huy Hoang is a symbol of football in the past. I think when Hoang returns, he will be able to convey confidence, desire, and motivation to the players."
With a relaxed mentality and the support of fans at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An promises to bring an attractive match, with high dedication and above all, win the championship against strong opponent Hanoi Police.
