Before the SLNA - Binh Dinh match: 'Golden' opportunity for Ho Phuc Tinh

Thanh Hung• DNUM_BFZAFZCACA 15:22

(Baonghean.vn) - Because the opponent Binh Dinh is playing in the First Division, SLNA is not allowed to use foreign players for the upcoming match between the two teams in the preliminary round of the 2020 National Cup, taking place on the afternoon of May 24. This is a great opportunity for reserve players, typically striker Ho Phuc Tinh.

In the first 2 matches of V.League 2020, Ho Phuc Tinh only played for 2 minutes. With coach Ngo Quang Truong prioritizing the use of foreign striker duo Peter Onyekachi - Alagie Sosseh, the player wearing the number 18 shirt had to "wear out his pants" on the bench.

However, in SLNA’s upcoming match (against Binh Dinh), it is almost certain that Ho Phuc Tinh will be in the starting lineup to pair with Ho Tuan Tai on the home team’s attack line. A rare opportunity for the striker who won the title of Top Scorer at the 2014 National U21 Finals to demonstrate his ability.

Ho Phuc Tinh. Photo courtesy
In recent seasons, Ho Phuc Tinh has rarely been a starter in the V.League. Occasionally, the striker from Quynh Luu has been substituted in the final moments of the match. Most of the times when he was used by the SLNA coaching staff, Ho Phuc Tinh often played quite disappointingly. Various injuries have significantly affected the performance of the striker born in 1994.

It was thought that at the end of last season, after scoring a double against Quang Nam in the final round of V.League 2019, Ho Phuc Tinh would say goodbye to Vinh Stadium, in order to find opportunities at a new team. Hai Phong was the team that most wanted to own Ho Phuc Tinh's signature. However, the player from Quynh Luu decided to continue to stick with his hometown team, despite the fact that the chance of being a starter was quite slim.

In the recent practice match between SLNA's first team and SLNA's U19 team, Ho Phuc Tinh scored both goals, helping Hoang Van Khanh and his teammates overcome their juniors with a score of 2-1. Ho Phuc Tinh's performance in that match was not really impressive, but it is worth fans' hope for this striker to shine in the upcoming match with Binh Dinh.

Tiền đạo Hồ Phúc Tịnh (giữa) đang nhận được sự chỉ bảo tận tình của HLV Ngô Quang Trường. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
Striker Ho Phuc Tinh (middle) is receiving dedicated guidance from coach Ngo Quang Truong. Photo: Xuan Thuy
In short, having an opportunity is one thing, but taking advantage of it is another. It all depends on the 26-year-old striker's ability to grasp it. If he plays impressively, Ho Phuc Tinh will have the opportunity to compete for a position with the foreign duo Peter Onyekachi - Alagie Sosseh, who have not met the expectations of experts and Nghe An football fans./.

Thanh Hung