4 'hot spots' in the SLNA - B.Binh Duong match

Thanh Hung• March 14, 2020 11:39

(Baonghean.vn) - The match between SLNA and B.Binh Duong in Round 2 of the V.League 2020 promises to be extremely fierce and exciting. Let's take a look at 4 "hot spots" on the field in the match that will take place at Vinh Stadium at 5 PM this afternoon (March 14th).

Tran Dinh Dong - To Van Vu

The task facing the defender wearing number 16 in this match is extremely difficult, as his opponent is To Van Vu, one of the best right-wing midfielders in Vietnamese football in recent years. His assist for foreign player Gustavo Conceicao's header against SHB Da Nang in the previous round is clear evidence of the 1993-born midfielder's excellence.

Thủ quân Tô Văn Vũ (số 28) là mũi nhọn hết sức nguy hiểm của đội khách. Ảnh: VPF
Captain To Van Vu (number 28) is a very dangerous attacking threat for the visiting team. Photo: VPF
With his powerful, fearless playing style and particularly dangerous crosses, the current captain of B.Binh Duong will be a constant threat to Tran Dinh Dong in particular and the SLNA defense in general. Hopefully, the former defender of the Vietnam national team at the 2016 AFF Cup will perform well in his role to help the Nghe An team achieve a positive result.

Hoang Van Khanh - Nguyen Tien Linh

The clash between the home team's number 5 center-back and the visiting team's number 22 striker promises to be fierce and exciting. The talents of Hoang Van Khanh and Nguyen Tien Linh have been proven over time. Their "one-on-one battle" will significantly influence the final outcome of the SLNA – B.Binh Duong match in Round 2 of the V.League 2020.

Đội trưởng Hoàng Văn Khánh (áo vàng) có trận đấu thành công trước CLB Sài Gòn. Ảnh: VPF
Captain Hoang Van Khanh (in yellow jersey) had a successful match against Saigon FC. Photo: VPF.
The absence of key partners like center-back Memovic, goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh, right-back Tran Dinh Hoang, and defensive midfielder Vo Ngoc Toan has put Hoang Van Khanh in a difficult position. Conversely, on the other side, Nguyen Tien Linh receives significant support from quality, experienced teammates such as To Van Vu, Nguyen Trong Huy, Gustavo Conceicao, Youssouf Toure… Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious?

Phan Van Duc - Ho Tan Tai

Having just returned from a long period of injury, Phan Van Duc will most likely only be brought on from the bench by coach Ngo Quang Truong, similar to his performance in the previous away match against Saigon FC. It's worth noting that since Phan Van Duc came on, SLNA's game has improved significantly. The midfielder from Yen Thanh even came close to scoring, if not for a superb save by the home team's goalkeeper Tong Duc An (65th minute).

Tiền vệ Phan Văn Đức là niềm hy vọng lớn nhất trên hàng công của SLNA. Ảnh tư liệu
Midfielder Phan Văn Đức is SLNA's biggest hope in attack. (Photo: Archival image)
Witnessing Phan Văn Đức constantly tormenting the Saigon FC defense, the Binh Duong coaching staff knew what to do to neutralize the danger posed by the 1996-born midfielder. Almost certainly, right-back and former Vietnam U22 national team player Ho Tan Tai will be tasked with "locking down" Phan Văn Đức. The "showdown" between Đức and Ho Tan Tai on the left flank, in SLNA's attacking line, is something to look forward to.

Gustavo Santos – Gustavo Conceicao

In his first official match for SLNA against his former club, Saigon FC, center-back Gustavo Santos played quite well. Besides his accurate aerial defense, the player wearing number 95 also formed a strong partnership with his defensive partner, Hoang Van Khanh. It's no coincidence that striker Pedro Paulo (who scored 12 goals in V.League 2019) was silenced for the entire 90 minutes.

Tiền đạo Gustavo Conceicao ăn mừng bàn thắng vào lưới SHB Đà Nẵng. Ảnh: VPF
Striker Gustavo Conceicao celebrates his goal against SHB Da Nang. Photo: VPF.
After facing Pedro Paulo of Saigon FC, the 1995-born center-back will have to confront another Brazilian striker, Gustavo Conceicao of Binh Duong, who scored the only goal for the Binh Duong team in their 1-0 victory against SHB Da Nang on March 8th. His performance against the team from the Han River (1 goal, 1 header hitting the post) is enough to prove the danger posed by the number 10 striker. The challenge for Gustavo Santos is considerable.

Thanh Hung