Nguyen Manh, Van Duc in the typical lineup of Round 1 V.League 2019
(Baonghean.vn) - The opening round of V.League 2019 has ended with exciting and attractive matches. With an impressive debut against Quang Nam, SLNA goalkeeper Nguyen Manh was voted into the best squad.
After a year of absence, goalkeeper Nguyen Manh officially returned to the match against Quang Nam at Vinh Stadium and became a solid support for Nghe An's defense in the goal. Thereby helping SLNA defeat Quang Nam with a score of 2-0.
Midfielder Phan Van Duc was also highly rated in this round, although the goal against goalkeeper Van Cuong was considered an own goal by Dinh Viet Tu. In his first time playing together and coordinating well with Damir Memović, central defender Hoang Van Khanh was also selected by domestic reporters for the best squad.
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SHB Da Nang, with a 3-1 victory over Viettel at Hoa Xuan Stadium, also had defender Au Van Hoan and naturalized striker Do Merlo in the typical lineup. HAGL, with a resounding victory over S. Khanh Hoa BVN, had center back Hoang Lam, midfielder Minh Vuong, and Van Toan in this lineup.
Coach Nguyen Van Sy, with the highlight of the 3-1 victory over Saigon at Thien Truong, was chosen as the typical coach of round 1 of V.League 2019. Nam Dinh also has midfielder Manh Hung who is highly appreciated for his beautiful long-range goal against goalkeeper Tong Duc An.
Typical lineup Round 1 V.League 2019
▪️ Goalkeeper: Nguyen Manh (SLNA)
▪️ Defenders: Au Van Hoan (SHB Da Nang), Hoang Lam (HAGL), Hoang Van Khanh (SLNA), Van Hau (Hanoi)
▪️ Midfielders: Hung Dung (Hanoi), Minh Vuong (HAGL), Manh Hung (Nam Dinh), Van Toan (HAGL), Phan Van Duc (SLNA)
Striker: Do Merlo (SHB Da Nang)
- Coach: Nguyen Van Sy (Nam Dinh)

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