'Endoscopy' of Song Lam Nghe An's opponents in round 1 of the 2023 National Cup

In the 2022 season,Quang Nam Clubplayed in the First Division and only finished in 3rd place, thereby failing to win a ticket to the V.League promotion. This is a regrettable result for the Quang Nam team. Since coach Van Sy Son took over the helm, Quang Nam Club has had quite good results, with 8 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The former Song Lam Nghe An player tried very hard to bring Quang Nam back to the V.League 2023 promotion race, however, the previous poor performance of the Quang Nam team has made their dream go up in smoke.

Quang Nam Club only ranked 3rd in the 2022 National First Division. Photo: VPF

Returning to the 2023 season, the goal of coach Van Sy Son and his team will still be to win promotion to the V.League. In the Quang Nam Club squad, there are many famous players who have played for big clubs in the V.League. Among them is former national player Ngan Van Dai. This 31-year-old midfielder played quite prominently for Hanoi Club and Saigon Club. In addition, Ngan Van Dai also played for Song Lam Nghe An on loan.

Midfielder Ngan Van Dai used to play very well for Hanoi Club. Photo: VPF

Along with Ngan Van Dai, Quang Nam Club has many former Song Lam Nghe An players. They are goalkeeper Le Van Hung who just left the Nghe team at the beginning of this season, midfielder Cao Xuan Thang and defender Vo Ngoc Duc. These players have more or less left their mark in the hearts of Nghe An fans.

Midfielder Cao Xuan Thang spent 15 years with the Nghe An team. Photo: Duc Anh

In addition, Quang Nam Club also has central defender Tran Huu Dong Trieu, who grew up from the training center.Hoang Anh Gia Lai JMG. This central defender was once considered the most promising player of the generation of Cong Phuong and Van Toan. However, injuries have prevented the player born in 1995 from having the best development. However, the experience of Dong Trieu, Pham Hoang Lam and Bui Van Hieu will be very useful for the goal of being promoted to V.League next season of Quang Nam Club.

In addition, coach Van Sy Son's team also added quality young players to strengthen their fighting power. That is striker Tran Thanh, who brought U20 Vietnam to the final round of the 2017 U20 World Cup. Or midfielder Nguyen Dinh Bac (on loan from Viettel Club) who also played quite well at the recent U20 Asian Cup.

Midfielder Bui Van Hieu's experience is very useful for Quang Nam Club. Photo: VPF

With a fairly even force, Quang Nam Club will march to Vinh Stadium with the goal of overcoming the home team. Especially when the recent form of the Nghe team is not good. In the National Cup front, the last 3 timesLam River Nghe Anwere all eliminated by teams from the first division. That is Binh Phuoc Club in 2022, Pho Hien Club in 2021 and Ba Ria Vung Tau Club in 2020. Obviously, the Nghe team has not had the best preparation for the National Cup front in recent years.

Previously, in 2019, it was Quang Nam Club who eliminated Song Lam Nghe An after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. If the Nghe An team continues to be poorly prepared for this year's tournament, it is very likely that coach Huy Hoang's team will be the losers in the first round of the 2023 National Cup.