Turning points in Song Lam Nghe An's journey to stay in the league

First is the opening match against SHB Da Nang. This is a match that predicted a difficult season forLam River Nghe An. Young domestic players lack experience and depth. While the quality of foreign players is not outstanding.

In particular, rookie Sebastian Zaracho also received a red card on his debut, making it difficult for the team to earn 1 point on the opening day.

These predictions were completely correct when Song Lam Nghe An only drew and lost in the next 6 matches. In particular, the loss to Dong A Thanh Hoa right at home was the last straw that forced coach Pham Anh Tuan to leave the hot seat. After 7 matches under coach Pham Anh Tuan, the team only had 4 draws and 3 losses, ranking at the bottom of the rankings.

However, the takeover period is not too long, which also makesCoach Phan Nhu ThuatSong Lam Nghe An's performance has not been able to improve quickly. The 0-5 loss to The Cong Viettel right at home is the most important milestone in the team's journey to stay in the league. Because after this loss, the Board of Directors of Song Lam Nghe An understands that it is necessary to add quality contracts to help the team escape relegation this season.

That is the appearance of the old duo Ho Khac Ngoc and Hoang Van Khanh on loan from Nam Dinh Blue Steel. This duo not only adds quality but also adds experience to the team. Especially midfielder Ho Khac Ngoc, who is considered the best contract of Song Lam Nghe An in recent years.

Immediately, positive effects were created, which were the first win of the season against SHB Da Nang in the National Cup, then the courageous draw against Cong An Ha Noi right at Hang Day Stadium and the first victory in V.League against Becamex Binh Duong. These good achievements helped Song Lam Nghe An gradually improve its ranking on the rankings.

However, after a break for the National Teams to gather in March, Song Lam Nghe An's performance showed signs of decline. A streak of 6 consecutive matches without a win put the team in danger. Fortunately, a 1-0 away win over neighboring team Hong Linh Ha Tinh helped Song Lam Nghe An gain advantages in this fierce race. This is also the team's only away win so far this season.

Indeed, Vinh Stadium is a solid support for Song Lam Nghe An in the relegation battle this season. 17/26 points ofteamwon at home. The most impressive of which was the emotional victory over Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the penultimate round to officially help the team successfully avoid relegation.

It can be said that Song Lam Nghe An has gone through a difficult and arduous season. The team has succeeded in its goal of staying in the league and coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team will be even more successful if they achieve better results in the National Cup where they will play at home in all remaining matches (if they win in the Semi-finals).

Hopefully, with mental comfort, Song Lam Nghe An will create surprises in the upcoming National Cup semi-final./.