Signs of Olaha's 'revival' in Song Lam Nghe An's shirt

After returningLam River Nghe AnAt the end of the 2021 season, Olaha quickly asserted his important role in the team's playing style. He was the mainstay, the one who directly contributed to helping the Nghe team stay strong in the V-League.

In the 2023/24 season, Olaha was considered a "lifesaver" when he scored 2 decisive goals against Viettel Club in the final round, helping Song Lam Nghe An escape spectacularly. Not only contributing professionally, Olaha's presence also brought confidence and fighting spirit to his teammates on the field.

However, entering the 2024/25 season, Olaha's form has shown signs of decline. After 14 rounds, he has only scored 3 goals, a number that has made experts and fans doubt the Nigerian striker's ability to maintain high form. His cumbersome playing style, lack of flexibility and incompatibility with the 4-2-3-1 formation that coach Phan Nhu Thuat is applying have caused Olaha to gradually lose influence in the main squad. His lackluster matches and having to sit on the bench at some points have further raised doubts about his ability to adapt to the new tactical system.

However, the match against Binh Dinh in round 16 of V-League 2024/25 marked an important turning point for Olaha. Playing as a withdrawn striker, Olaha not only attracted the opposing central defender but also contributed to increasing the variability in Song Lam Nghe An's playing style. He passed the ball effectively, creating many dangerous attacking situations.

Notably, in this match, Olaha had 3 dangerous shots, the most memorable of which was a header in the 71st minute, forcing goalkeeper Tuan Linh to show his talent in saving the goal.

Not stopping there, Olaha also showed a clear change in the way he played. He no longer kept the ball for too long but actively coordinated quickly with his teammates, helping Song Lam Nghe An's attack become more flexible, more unpredictable and put great pressure on Binh Dinh's defense.

Olaha's efforts finally paid off. In the final minutes of the match, he unleashed a surprising shot from outside the box, causing goalkeeper Tuan Linh to lose control and have to go into the net to retrieve the ball.

Although the goal was somewhat fortunate, it cannot be denied that Olaha showed determination, confidence and signs of returning to top form. More importantly, this was a turning point goal, helping the Nigerian striker relieve pressure and regain the necessary confidence for the rest of the season.

The victory over Binh Dinh helped Song Lam Nghe An move closer to their goal of staying in the league. In the context that the Nghe team still has many important matches ahead, Olaha's performance will be the key factor. If he maintains stability, Song Lam Nghe An can completely hope to complete the set goal for this season.

The important goal against Binh Dinh not only helped Song Lam Nghe An win a thrilling victory but is also expected to become a lever to help Olaha explode in the rest of the season. Nghe An fans are looking forward to Olaha's next performances.