Ngoc Hai wears the captain's armband, SLNA still leaves Cam Pha empty-handed

(Baonghean.vn) - It was thought that moving to Cam Pha to prepare for round 6 of V.League 2017 quite early, along with trusting Ngoc Hai to wear the captain's armband, SLNA would "transform" when playing away at Than Quang Ninh Stadium. However, once again, the immaturity of the defense caused coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team to continue to have an unsuccessful match.

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In this match, SLNA kept the same lineup and started the match quite cautiously. During the first 45 minutes, SLNA let Than Quang Ninh control most of the game and the number of opportunities created by the home team was also superior to the away team.

Que Ngoc Hai, as captain, played quite well in the central midfield position. Photo: Trung Kien.

However, in the 5 shots of Than Quang Ninh's strikers such as Xuan Tu, Patiyo and Vu Minh Tuan, only 1 was on target. On SLNA's side, Phi Son, The Cuong and the highest striker Henry Shackiel also failed to find a way into the opponent's goal.

The most regrettable moment was when Henry faced goalkeeper Tuan Linh in the 5th minute after Phi Son's pass but could not capitalize on it. The first half ended without any goals being scored.

Not long into the second half, the turning point of the match came in the 50th minute when Xuan Manh, from a not-so-dangerous situation, fumbled and let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area. After referee Hoang Ngoc Ha did not hesitate to point to the penalty area, captain Vu Minh Tuan made no mistake on the penalty spot to open the score for Than Quang Ninh.

Phi Son continued to play explosively but could not help SLNA score points at Cam Pha Stadium. Photo: Trung Kien.

Conceding a goal, SLNA still tried to launch an attack, but in the 60th minute, goalkeeper Nguyen Manh had to pick the ball out of the net for the second time. From a situation threatening SLNA's goal, Hai Huy headed the ball, causing Vu Minh Tuan to lean forward and volley, the ball went low into the far corner.

SLNA's hope of scoring a point was rekindled when Khac Ngoc narrowed the gap for his team just 2 minutes later. Tran Phi Son, surrounded by many Than Quang Ninh players, passed the ball to Khac Ngoc, who was in an open position. After a turn, the midfielder shot diagonally, leaving goalkeeper Huynh Tuan Linh with no chance to block.

At this time, when the left wing was continuously penetrated, coach Nguyen Duc Thang began to make changes in personnel by continuously sending Ho Sy Sam in to replace Ngoc Duc. Ho Tuan Tai replaced Olaha Michael who played quite unluckily. Even so, SLNA still could not score more goals and had to accept leaving Cam Pha stadium with a score of 1-2.

Losing this match, SLNA dropped to 12th place with only 5 points. Meanwhile, Than Quang Ninh climbed to 6th place with 9 points. In the next round, the Nghe team will return home to welcome SHB Da Nang on February 26.

Trung Kien