The 'hot spots' in the Nghe An derby.

Thanh Hung• July 11, 2020 15:55

(Baonghean.vn) - Based on SLNA's familiar 4-4-2 formation and Hong Linh Ha Tinh's 3-4-3 formation, there will likely be some "one-on-one" battles between players from both sides in this match.

Phan Van Duc - Pham Hoang Lam

Entering the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Phan Van Duc will undoubtedly continue to play the leading role in the home team's attack. However, the player wearing number 20 is currently scoreless in the last 5 consecutive matches, since his goal against SHB Da Nang (round 3).

Phan Văn Đức vẫn là niềm hy vọng lớn nhất của hàng công SLNA. Ảnh tư liệu Đức Anh
Phan Văn Đức remains the biggest hope for SLNA's attack. (Photo courtesy of Đức Anh)
Furthermore, Phan Van Duc's goal of ending his goal drought will face considerable difficulties as the 1996-born midfielder will be closely marked by Pham Hoang Lam, the right-sided center-back for the "Hong Mountain" team. The direct confrontation between these two former U22 Vietnam national team players is something to look forward to.

Nguyen Sy Nam - Pham Tuan Hai

After being sidelined for the match against Quang Nam (due to suspension), the player from Anh Son will return to take up the right-back position for SLNA in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Nguyen Sy Nam's direct opponent in the upcoming match is Pham Tuan Hai, an extremely dangerous striker for the "Hong Mountain" team.

Phạm Tuấn Hải (số 10) đang trưởng thành theo thời gian. Ảnh: VPF
Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) is maturing over time. Photo: VPF
In coach Pham Minh Duc's 3-4-3 formation, Pham Tuan Hai plays as a left-sided forward. Objectively speaking, since being deployed in this position, the number 10 player has performed quite impressively. His equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Hanoi FC is a prime example of the talent and importance of the 1998-born striker.

Nguyen Quang Tinh - Nguyen Trung Hoc

Since Dang Van Lam has accumulated three yellow cards, it is highly likely that the SLNA coaching staff will assign the central midfield position to veteran Nguyen Quang Tinh in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, alongside Bui Dinh Chau. If that happens, the player wearing number 28 will have his second consecutive appearance in SLNA's starting lineup.

Pha tung người móc bóng đẹp mắt của Nguyễn Quang Tình. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
Nguyen Quang Tinh's spectacular overhead kick. Photo: Xuan Thuy
Nguyen Quang Tinh faces a very tough challenge ahead, as his opponent in the midfield is Nguyen Trung Hoc, a central midfielder who has been playing exceptionally well recently. His performance in the match against HAGL in round 8 is sufficient proof of the talent of this 22-year-old player.

Tran Dinh Dong - Mansaray

Prior to this season, the American striker had a trial period at Vinh Stadium. Unfortunately, the Nghe An team did not sign Mansaray, instead opting for Peter Onyekachi and Alagie Sosseh. Therefore, Mansaray will do everything to prove his worth, something that the SLNA management has either failed to recognize or acknowledge.

Mansaray (áo đỏ) suýt trở thành người của SLNA. Ảnh: VPF
Mansaray (in red shirt) almost became a SLNA player. Photo: VPF
To avoid being "punished" by Mansaray's presence as the right-wing forward in Hong Linh Ha Tinh's attack, coach Ngo Quang Truong will have to rely on the talent and experience of left-back Tran Dinh Dong, the most experienced domestic player of the Nghe An team. If the player wearing number 16 performs his duties well, the attacking strength of the visiting team will be significantly reduced.

Gustavo Santos - Bruno

According to coach Pham Minh Duc's personnel arrangement, foreign player Bruno is the furthest forward in the three-forward formation. With his ideal physique (1.83m tall), the number 9 striker is always dangerous in aerial duels. To date, Bruno has scored 4 goals for the red-shirted team.

Tình huống sút penalty của Bruno trong trận Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh 1 - 1 B.Bình Dương. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
Bruno's penalty kick in the Hong Linh Ha Tinh 1-1 B. Binh Duong match. Photo: Xuan Thuy
Clearly, the task for the central defensive pairing of Thai Ba Sang and Gustavo Santos of the Nghe An team is extremely challenging. It's very likely that coach Ngo Quang Truong will assign the task of neutralizing Bruno to Gustavo Santos, the tallest player in the Vinh team's defense (Gustavo Santos is 1.93m tall). Hopefully, Gustavo Santos will be able to utilize his full potential.

Ho Tuan Tai - Janclesio

The striker, born in 1995, ended his goal drought with a goal against Quang Nam on July 5th. Therefore, SLNA fans are hoping that Ho Tuan Tai will continue to score in the Nghe An derby, helping the home team secure all three points against the team from the other side of the Ben Thuy bridge.

Hồ Tuấn Tài ăn mừng bàn thắng vào lưới Quảng Nam. Ảnh tư liệu Văn Tuân
Ho Tuan Tai celebrates his goal against Quang Nam. Photo courtesy of Van Tuan.
To achieve that, the SLNA striker wearing the number 10 jersey must win a one-on-one duel with center-back Janclesio, the opposing team's central defender. It seems Hồ Tuấn Tài will have another difficult match ahead, as Janclesio is no ordinary defender.

Thanh Hung