This is the turning point.
Having gone so long without a victory, SLNA's morale was extremely low. It's easy to understand why, when the final whistle blew against DTLA, the entire team from Nghe An province rejoiced as if they had struck gold. From the players to the coaching staff, everyone was overjoyed after the "rain" of goals poured into the net; even a usually reserved coach like Huu Thang couldn't hide his overwhelming emotions.
(Baonghean.vn) -Having gone so long without a victory, SLNA's morale was extremely low. It's easy to understand why, when the final whistle blew against DTLA, the entire team from Nghe An province rejoiced as if they had struck gold. From the players to the coaching staff, everyone was overjoyed after the "rain" of goals poured into the net; even a usually reserved coach like Huu Thang couldn't hide his overwhelming emotions.
“We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, and finally the poor run of results has ended, which is great news. The whole team played well today, and the spirits were very high. Cong Vinh and Trong Hoang had explosive performances, proving their importance to the team. I think this will be a major turning point this season, helping us get back into the title race. The atmosphere right now is fantastic.”
Smiles have returned to SLNA.
Despite being at the bottom of the table, few believed SLNA would have such an easy game. Many even predicted that the visitors had a good chance of getting a point, given SLNA's inconsistent form recently. But then, Coach Huu Thang's players surprised the fans with a comprehensive style of play, excelling in both attack and defense. It's been a long time since the Vinh Stadium fans experienced such a memorable afternoon. The passionate atmosphere in the stands returned, which is incredibly good news, as everyone knows how important the "12th player" is to SLNA.
Many positive signs came at once, not only ending a forgettable run but also officially reclaiming the top spot for the Nghe An team after HN T&T suffered a defeat at home against their rivals SHB Da Nang. Furthermore, their brightest star, Cong Vinh, received double joy: a memorable poker (four goals) propelled him to the top of the "top scorer" list, and also increased his total number of goals in the V.League to 94, making him the all-time leading scorer in the league.
Cong Vinh shone brightly, but he alone couldn't bring success; the collective strength was very evident. Other attacking stars like Trong Hoang and Kavin are gradually rediscovering their scoring touch, making SLNA's playing style more versatile. Frankly, the team's squad is of high quality and well-balanced compared to the rest; their biggest opponent is none other than... themselves. The recent poor results don't reflect the true nature of the problem. There were matches where SLNA played well but still couldn't win, as Trong Hoang said, it seemed like they were "haunted." But now that things are gradually returning to normal, they still deserve to be considered the most promising contender, and Coach Huu Thang's assertion that his team is making a comeback is entirely justified.
Viet Khanh