Song Lam Nghe An lost to Quang Nam in the 1/8 round of the National Cup

Trung Kien• June 29, 2019 21:08

(Baonghean.vn) – Despite leading the opponent by 2 goals with goals from Ho Tuan Tai and Damir Memovic, 2 goals conceded in the second half forced SLNA into an unlucky penalty shootout.

In the match at Vinh Stadium in the 1/8 round of the National Cup, SLNA was the better team and scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute. Midfielder Cao Xuan Thang made a favorable pass to Ho Tuan Tai, the SLNA striker finished delicately, defeating goalkeeper Minh Hoang.

Damir Memovic ăn mừng bàn thắng. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
Damir Memovic celebrates his goal. Photo: Xuan Thuy

In the second half, SLNA continued to control the game and doubled the gap in the 47th minute thanks to a close-range header by Damir Memovic. This was the first goal of the Serbian foreign player for the Nghe An team.

It seemed like SLNA would have an easy victory, but Quang Nam suddenly rose up. Ha Minh Tuan showed his brilliant form with a double against goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh in the 71st and 79th minutes. Bringing the match to a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes of official play.

CLB Quảng Nam lội ngược dòng thành công ngay trên sân Vinh. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
Quang Nam Club successfully made a comeback right at Vinh Stadium. Photo: Xuan Thuy

In the fateful penalty shootout, the two teams took a total of 11 shots. SLNA's Ho Tuan Tai, Hoang Van Khanh and Memovic Damir failed to take their shots. On Quang Nam's side, Claudecir and Lucas could not defeat goalkeeper Nguyen Manh.

Winning 11-9, Quang Nam won a ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2019 National Cup and coach Vu Hong Viet and his team will face HAGL.

Goals: Ho Tuan Tai (43'), Memovic Damir (47') - Ha Minh Tuan (71', 79') - Quang Nam

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