The happiness of Nghe An fans is above all!

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of November 25, SLNA hosted FLC Thanh Hoa in a match that was only a formality, but that doesn't mean that the Nghe An team didn't try hard to win.

Before entering this battle, experts and fans have 2 reasons to doubt the playing attitude of coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team. Firstly, whether SLNA loses or wins against FLC Thanh Hoa will not affect the 8th position they are holding. Currently, SLNA has 34 points, 4 points more than the team right behind, SHB Da Nang, and 4 points less than the team above, Hai Phong, with the same number of points. Secondly, next weekend (November 30), the Nghe An team will have to welcome B.Binh Duong in the second leg of the National Cup final.

SLNA fans understand which goal is most important at the moment. Photo: Tram Uyen

The skepticism of football fans is not without reason. CEO Ho Van Chiem himself affirmed: “Meeting FLC Thanh Hoa at this time, SLNA will be under pressure, but it is pressure from the stands, from the preparation stage for a key match in the championship race. We are under pressure because we have to choose a force that people understand, that fans love. Regarding this, the club's leaders have discussed with the coaching board and assigned tasks. And we have determined the goal is the National Cup”.

For the goal of winning the National Cup, SLNA has every right not to put all their efforts into the “no reward, no penalty” match with FLC Thanh Hoa in round 26 of V.League 2017. This is completely normal in Vietnamese football as well as international football.

The young SLNA players are eager to show themselves against FLC Thanh Hoa. Photo: Tram Uyen

Therefore, if SLNA's coaching board did not put all of their most important players on the field in the match against FLC Thanh Hoa, there would be no complaints, including Hanoi FC, Quang Nam FC and Nghe An fans. In a 'fair' competition like V.League 2017, Nghe An's team has no reason to disregard their own interests to play to the death for the benefit of other opponents. With SLNA, FLC Thanh Hoa, Hanoi FC, Quang Nam FC or any team, it is the same. The joy and happiness of Nghe An fans are above all.

After all, SLNA also wants to use the match against FLC Thanh Hoa as a springboard for the battle with B.Binh Duong taking place on November 30. Remember, winning the 2017 National Cup and the happiness of Nghe An fans are the most important goals of coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team at this time./.

Thanh Hung