Things to look forward to in the SLNA - HAGL match, round 3 of V-League 2022

Round 3 of V-League 2022 witnessed the highlight match between SLNA and HAGL at Vinh Stadium. IfSLNAHaving just lost to Binh Dinh at home, HAGL has yet to enjoy the joy of victory this season. The team from the mountain town was held to a 0-0 draw by weaker opponents Nam Dinh and Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

Therefore, this is a match where both teams are determined to win all 3 points. SLNA really wants to win to give to Nghe An fans and improve their ranking on the rankings. Meanwhile, HAGL needs a victory to lift their spirits and continue pursuing the goal of winning the 2022 V-League championship.

There are at least 3 things for fans to look forward to in this match.

1. National team gathers

One of the reasons for the confrontation between SLNA andHAGLis considered the focus of the round because the two teams have many national players.

The home team at Vinh Stadium includes national players: goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang, central defenders Pham Xuan Manh and Que Ngoc Hai, striker Phan Van Duc. Meanwhile, the HAGL team has stars such as: Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, Vu Van Thanh, Nguyen Huu Tuan, Van Toan, Xuan Truong, Cong Phuong.

Vietnam National Team players have the opportunity to compete against each other. Photo: Archive

In addition to the 11 players mentioned above, the two teams also have promising young players who have just won the U23 Southeast Asia championship such as Ho Khac Luong, Dinh Xuan Tien, Tran Bao Toan, Nguyen Thanh Nhan, and Huynh Tien Dat.

The faces that are the pillars of the Vietnam national team compete with each other, promising to dedicate to the fans a match with good professional quality. If given the opportunity, the performance of the young players is also worth expecting.

Certainly, the above names will have to play well to score points with coach Park Hang-seo. The second training session in 2022 of the Vietnam National Team and U23 Vietnam is approaching very soon and coach Park is ready to cross out the players who are not in the best form.

2. SLNA continues to open the score?

In both of the last two matches, SLNA was the team that opened the score. Basit's header and Que Ngoc Hai's beautiful free kick helped SLNA take the lead in the matches against Becamex Binh Duong and Binh Dinh. However, the final results were not the same.

Que Ngoc Hai opened the score for SLNA in the match against Binh Dinh. Photo: Hieu Luong

On the opening day, SLNA maintained their slight advantage and left Go Dau Stadium with all 3 points. However, in the second match at home, SLNA let Binh Dinh score twice, thereby regrettably dropping points.

However, if they can take the lead over HAGL, SLNA will have a huge advantage to win. Being put in a situation where they have to chase will make HAGL players who are not confident at the moment even more impatient and confused.

3. Waiting for HAGL to open fire

In the first two matches, coach Kiatisak Senamuang and his team played in a deadlock against the tight, scientific defense of Nam Dinh and Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Knowing the strength of HAGL from last season, both teams proactively played defensive counter-attacks, retreating deep into their own half and always ensuring the number of players in front of the goal.

HAGL has not scored any goals in V.League 2022. Photo: Internet

This made it impossible for HAGL to score against their opponents despite their best efforts. Coach Kiatisak also sent all his best players onto the field, even putting his faith in young star Bao Toan, but it was still hopeless. The fact that HAGL has not scored even 1 goal in 2 rounds really surprised experts and fans.

Therefore, fans are expecting HAGL to "open the fire" in the match against SLNA. The Nghe An team lost captain Hoang Van Khanh due to injury, making the defense no longer as solid as possible. In the previous round, SLNA, despite taking an early lead, let Binh Dinh score 2 goals and had a comeback.

HAGL's attacking stars like Cong Phuong and Van Toan are no strangers to Que Ngoc Hai - the leader of SLNA's defense.

The match between SLNA and HAGL will take place at 5:00 p.m. this afternoon, March 6.