'SLNA is so annoying'
(Baonghean.vn) - After 3 consecutive goalless draws, SLNA is really a challenge for the teams in V.League. Interestingly, despite having a high ranking, SLNA has not been able to make Nghe An fans feel excited.
"Annoying" opponent for every opponent
In the past 9 matches, SLNA has only lost 1 match against the defending champion Hanoi. The rest, they won 4 and drew 4.
It is not an exaggeration to say that SLNA is currently the most "annoying" team in V.League. Teams that meet SLNA will have a really hard time playing because the way the Nghe team plays now shows a solid and tenacious defense.
SLNA's defense has only conceded 5 goals so far. Of these, 4 were in the match against Hanoi FC, one was considered an inexplicable loss, and the remaining goal was in the 2-1 home win over Binh Duong.
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| SLNA is showing a confusing face in V.League 2019. Photo courtesy of Xuan Thuy |
It can be said that after the unfortunate departure of Que Ngoc Hai, the SLNA defense seemed to have difficulties without this national team central defender. However, with the remarkable maturity of Hoang Van Khanh and the addition of Damir, the defense of Mr. Nguyen Duc Thang's team is now a real challenge for all attackers.
One name that cannot be ignored is goalkeeper Nguyen Manh. Returning from a long-term injury, the goalkeeper from Do Luong has not encountered any obstacles and is showing extremely stable performance. Nguyen Manh's smart way of catching the ball, reasonable entry and exit, and "superior" reflexes are contributing greatly to helping the home team keep a clean sheet in 7 matches.
Phan Van Duc has not yet set a date for his return, Olaha is slowing down after the first explosive matches. It can be said that now, any opponent can easily get a draw against SLNA but hoping for 3 points when facing them is indeed a big challenge.
Fans are also upset
Normally, being ranked 3rd on the rankings is always a good achievement, if not a dream for many teams in V.League. However, if not looking at the rankings, Nghe An fans would probably think their team is leisurely in the middle of the table.
SLNA’s current style of play lacks the necessary fire to make those who love the team feel “happy”. The last 3 draws are the lackluster performance of the team coached by Nguyen Duc Thang, making fans disappointed.
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| Nghe An fans covered Hang Day Stadium in gold. Photo: An Thanh |
It is paradoxical that SLNA, while firmly occupying the 3rd position, has received much criticism from the fans. Perhaps, for Nghe An fans, the result is not what they are happy about, but the fact that every time they take the field, SLNA must show their fiery spirit, which is their tradition.
That's why I say, SLNA is really "uncomfortable" now, "uncomfortable" for the opponent and "uncomfortable" for the Nghe An fans.
