Will Vinh Stadium be revived when Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh return?

Vinh citadel fire pan past and present

Vinh Stadium was once likened to a "fire pan". This place witnessed aLam River Nghe Anplaying football with fierce fighting spirit, making many clubs wary. During those times, Song Lam Nghe An was known as a team that always possessed many bright stars, such as: Nguyen Huu Thang, Quang Truong, Van Sy Hung, Van Quyen, Cong Vinh, Huy Hoang, Trong Hoang..., or recently Ngoc Hai, Van Duc and Xuan Manh. For that reason, Nghe An audiences always felt the heat every time a match took place at Vinh Stadium.

However, the once fiery pan is no longer hot. The club no longer has stars, along with a decline in form and internal problems, which has made the stands increasingly deserted. The empty seats and sparse cheers are clear evidence of the decline of Song Lam Nghe An.

In particular, this season, when Song Lam Nghe An is facing the risk of relegation, Vinh Stadium has fallen into an unprecedentedly desolate state. There are matches where the number of spectators coming to the stadium is only about 1,000 people, a complete contrast to the image of packed fans in the past.

Will the Vinh fire pan be reborn?

In order to restore the heat to Vinh Stadium, as well as to help the team escape from the difficult situation and aim for successful relegation, the management board of Song Lam Nghe An Club has decided to reorganize the force. Among the first changes, midfielder Khac Ngoc and center back Hoang Van Khanh have officially joined Song Lam Nghe An.

And the match in round 11 of V-League 2024-25 taking place at Vinh Stadium, Nghe An fans will likely witness the runs of this duo.

Khac Ngoc, with his skillful feet and sharp tactical thinking, was once considered the soul of the midfield of Song Lam Nghe An. After years of playing away from home, he returned and was expected to play the role of a leader, bringing with him experience and a desire to contribute.

Besides, Hoang Van Khanh is also expected to combine well with foreign player Zaracho to bring Song Lam Nghe An a solid defense. Something that this team used to have in its glorious years.

The appearance of Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh promises to bring a breath of fresh air, adding quality to the youthful squad of Song Lam Nghe An. However, will the presence of this pair be enough to heat up Vinh Stadium?

The answer lies in the ability of Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh to contribute to Song Lam Nghe An. And their presence must help the Nghe An team demonstrate a stronger, more combative and dangerous style of play against their opponents.

Believing that, after years of living abroad, with more experience, the two former players of Nam Dinh Steel Blue will be strong enough to be a spiritual support for the younger players of Song Lam Nghe An, in the journey to find a ticket to stay in the league. And hopefully the effect brought by Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh will help the fiery pan of Vinh city to be reborn.