Before the match Than Quang Ninh - SLNA: Be careful with the old friend Diego Fagan

Thanh Hung• July 21, 2020 15:27

(Baonghean.vn)- Having played for SLNA, having faced his old team many times and currently possessing quite impressive form, Diego Fagan is the most dangerous striker on the side of the mining team.

The first team that the striker born in 1987 played for in Vietnam was SLNA. Although he only played for Vinh Stadium for one season, Diego Fagan was able to prove his class by helping SLNA win the 2011 V.League championship.

According to statistics, the Jamaican player played 26 matches and scored 10 goals. One of them was a rebound shot that hit the net of goalkeeper Duong Hong Son of Hanoi FC, in the match of round 26 of V.League 2011, which took place at Vinh Stadium.

At the end of that season, Diego Fagan was not retained by SLNA's Board of Directors and had to pack his bags to join Hai Phong with his compatriot Kavin Bryan. With his contributions in recent seasons (167 matches and 43 goals), Diego Fagan deserves to be considered a "hero" of the Lach Tray team.

Diego Fagan (áo vàng) hồi còn thi đấu cho SLNA. Ảnh: Bá Châu

Diego Fagan (yellow shirt) when he played for SLNA. Photo: Ba Chau

Currently, the Jamaican player is playing for Than Quang Ninh, on loan. After 10 rounds of V.League 2020, Diego Fagan has scored 5 goals. This striker also just scored a double against SHB Da Nang, helping Than Quang Ninh win all 3 points right at Hoa Xuan Stadium.

It seems that having to change the playing environment (from Hai Phong to Than Quang Ninh) did not affect Diego Fagan's effectiveness much. After a period of getting used to Cam Pha Stadium, the Jamaican player returned to his inherent killer instinct. It is no coincidence that Diego Fagan received absolute trust from coach Phan Thanh Hung.

Meeting SLNA again in the current situation, the opportunity for Diego Fagan to continue scoring is extremely high. The Nghe An team is going through a streak of 5 consecutive matches with all losses (4) and draws (1). SLNA's defense is also not as solid as before, with 11 goals conceded/5 matches. It is not an exaggeration to say that SLNA is a delicious prey for the beast Diego Fagan.

Phong độ của Diego Fagan đang khá cao. Ảnh: VPF

Diego Fagan's form is quite high. Photo: VPF

Although he has entered the other side of his career, the Jamaican player still maintains the physical strength and sharp scoring sense of a top striker. From the ability to sweep, press, fight in the air, and shoot in a variety of ways to creating favorable opportunities for teammates to score against the opponent, the player born in 1987 has completed all of them quite excellently.

Therefore, to leave Cam Pha Stadium with a positive result, SLNA's defense must successfully neutralize the 33-year-old "killer" on the home team's side. Don't forget that in the past, when he was still playing for Hai Phong, Diego Fagan had "caused sorrow" for SLNA 3 times, with precise finishing shots./.

Thanh Hung