Olaha scored a hat-trick, SLNA won big against Dong A Thanh Hoa

Olaha was the player who scored a hat-trick in this match. Photo: Chung Nguyen

Before this match, Hong Linh Ha Tinh was the team temporarily ranked first in this tournament, with 4 points after 2 matches. Meanwhile, SLNA played 1 match and got 1 point.

Facing Dong A Thanh Hoa, SLNA's starting lineup was missing a series of important players such as Ojong Mark and Oseni. Therefore, this was a great opportunity for names like Nguyen Van Binh or Nguyen Van Viet to score points in the eyes of the coaching staff.

Despite not having key foreign players, SLNA was a team full of confidence. Mr. Huy Hoang's team had better ball control and completely dominated the game against Thanh Hoa. As usual, striker Olaha always knew how to torment the opponent's defense.

Nguyen Van Viet is a player who played quite impressively, he had an assist for Olaha to open the score of the match. Photo: Xuan Thuy

The Nigerian striker's wide movement repeatedly drew the defenders of the visiting team. This was a great opportunity for the satellites around him to have a chance to shoot into Thanh Hoa's goal. With such a way of playing, Tran Dinh Tien had a dangerous shot into Tran Buu Ngoc's net.

However, the Nghe An audience did not have to wait long, because just 5 minutes later Olaha scored the opening goal for SLNA. The assist was provided by midfielder Nguyen Van Viet, the striker wearing the number 14 shirt had a reasonable cross from the right wing, allowing striker Olaha to easily tap the ball close to the goal, defeating goalkeeper Buu Ngoc.

By the 32nd minute, the score was 2-0 for SLNA and it was the Nigerian striker who continued to score for the Nghe An team. From a free kick from outside the penalty area by his teammate, Olaha jumped high and headed the ball to the ground, giving Thanh Hoa's goalkeeper no chance to block it.

Ho Van Cuong was also the player who scored in the first half of the match. Photo: Xuan Thuy

Despite scoring two goals, Coach Huy Hoang's players still maintained their attacking tempo. The coordination on the flanks and then passing into the armpits of the visiting team's defenders and central defenders always proved effective. And before the first half ended, SLNA scored two more goals. The scorers for the Nghe An team were Olaha and Ho Van Cuong. Thus, with the goal just scored, Olaha scored a hat-trick when the match had only passed 45 minutes.

The joy of SLNA players after scoring a goal against the away team. Photo: Chung Nguyen

In the second half, Thanh Hoa still could not improve their playing style. They still played deadlocked and did not create fire in their attacks. Therefore, SLNA completely dominated the away team. Although both Olaha and Phan Van Duc were given a break, the Nghe An club was still able to score 2 more goals, thanks to Ho Phuc Tinh and Tran Manh Quynh. And the final result was that SLNA won 6-0 against Dong A Thanh Hoa. With this victory, SLNA temporarily has 4 points after 2 matches.