The 'hot spots' in the Nghe An derby.
(Baonghean.vn) - Based on SLNA's familiar 4-4-2 formation and Hong Linh Ha Tinh's 3-4-3 formation, there will likely be some "one-on-one" battles between players from both sides in this match.
Phan Van Duc - Pham Hoang Lam
Entering the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Phan Van Duc will undoubtedly continue to play the leading role in the home team's attack. However, the player wearing number 20 is currently scoreless in the last 5 consecutive matches, since his goal against SHB Da Nang (round 3).
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| Phan Văn Đức remains the biggest hope for SLNA's attack. (Photo courtesy of Đức Anh) |
Nguyen Sy Nam - Pham Tuan Hai
After being sidelined for the match against Quang Nam (due to suspension), the player from Anh Son will return to take up the right-back position for SLNA in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Nguyen Sy Nam's direct opponent in the upcoming match is Pham Tuan Hai, an extremely dangerous striker for the "Hong Mountain" team.
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| Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) is maturing over time. Photo: VPF |
Nguyen Quang Tinh - Nguyen Trung Hoc
Since Dang Van Lam has accumulated three yellow cards, it is highly likely that the SLNA coaching staff will assign the central midfield position to veteran Nguyen Quang Tinh in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, alongside Bui Dinh Chau. If that happens, the player wearing number 28 will have his second consecutive appearance in SLNA's starting lineup.
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| Nguyen Quang Tinh's spectacular overhead kick. Photo: Xuan Thuy |
Tran Dinh Dong - Mansaray
Prior to this season, the American striker had a trial period at Vinh Stadium. Unfortunately, the Nghe An team did not sign Mansaray, instead opting for Peter Onyekachi and Alagie Sosseh. Therefore, Mansaray will do everything to prove his worth, something that the SLNA management has either failed to recognize or acknowledge.
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| Mansaray (in red shirt) almost became a SLNA player. Photo: VPF |
Gustavo Santos - Bruno
According to coach Pham Minh Duc's personnel arrangement, foreign player Bruno is the furthest forward in the three-forward formation. With his ideal physique (1.83m tall), the number 9 striker is always dangerous in aerial duels. To date, Bruno has scored 4 goals for the red-shirted team.
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| Bruno's penalty kick in the Hong Linh Ha Tinh 1-1 B. Binh Duong match. Photo: Xuan Thuy |
Ho Tuan Tai - Janclesio
The striker, born in 1995, ended his goal drought with a goal against Quang Nam on July 5th. Therefore, SLNA fans are hoping that Ho Tuan Tai will continue to score in the Nghe An derby, helping the home team secure all three points against the team from the other side of the Ben Thuy bridge.
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| Ho Tuan Tai celebrates his goal against Quang Nam. Photo courtesy of Van Tuan. |
