Song Lam Nghe An was held to a dramatic draw by Quang Nam at Vinh Stadium.
(Baonghean.vn) - Song Lam Nghe An and Quang Nam created a dramatic match in round 4 of V.League 2023/2024 at Vinh Stadium. There were 8 goals divided equally between the two teams. And with this result, the Nghe club still has not had its first win in V.League 2023.
Before coming to round 4 of V.League 2023/2024,Lam River Nghe Anhas not had a very successful record. The Vinh home team only won 2 draws and had to accept defeat against Thanh Hoa. However, in the first qualifying round match of the 2023/2024 National Cup, the Vinh home team had a resounding victory against the team playing in the first division Dong Thap with a score of 6-2. This result will be a great spiritual encouragement for coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team to aim for their first victory in the 2023/2024 V.League.
Coming to the match with Quang Nam, Song Lam Nghe An received the service of Trong Hoang from the start. This veteran player has just returned after a long period of treatment for a muscle injury. Besides, Success also had his first match at Vinh Stadium under the Song Lam Nghe An shirt. The audience is waiting for the explosion of this foreign player after a period of training with his teammates at the new club.
Both teams took to the field with a 5-3-2 formation, with the three central defenders of Song Lam Nghe An including Mario, Nguyen Hoang and Ba Quyen. Trong Hoang and Mai Sy Hoang were assigned to guard the two flanks. Nam Hai, Xuan Tien and Manh Quynh were arranged by coach Phan Nhu Thuat to play in the central midfield positions. Olaha and Success played highest on the Nghe An team's attack line.
On the other hand, the most notable player on Quang Nam's side, Dinh Bac, was arranged by coach Van Sy Son to play in the right midfielder position.
With the home advantage, Song Lam Nghe An quickly took control of the match right from the opening whistle. As usual, Trong Hoang made many runs up the sidelines, causing confusion for the opposing defense. However, the away team was lucky to take the lead in the 6th minute of the match. From a corner kick, center-back Eze Stephen moved to choose the landing point and made an accurate cut, making a header that defeated Van Viet.
Despite losing at home, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team was not impatient. Manh Quynh, Xuan Tien, Olaha, and Success created many diverse combinations. Therefore, more space gradually appeared in front of goalkeeper Duc An's goal on the Quang Nam side. After a period of continuous siege, in the 22nd minute, Olaha scored an equalizer for Song Lam Nghe An. The striker wearing the number 7 shirt made a bold breakthrough in the middle, passing 2 opposing players to enter the penalty area, then unleashed a left-footed shot, leaving goalkeeper Duc An helpless.
Not stopping there, with the excitement rising, in the 26th minute, Olaha continued to score to raise the score to 2-1 for Song Lam Nghe An. The ball was brought into the penalty area and Sy Hoang quickly ran from the left wing to receive the ball and then crossed the ball for the striker wearing the number 7 shirt to easily tap the ball into the Quang Nam net.
After conceding two quick goals, Quang Nam decided to push up their formation to find an equalizer. This was also an opportunity for Song Lam Nghe An to launch lightning counterattacks. In the 42nd minute, Success broke away at full speed to face goalkeeper Duc An. However, a tackle from behind by an opposing player caused Success to fall in the penalty area. The referee later ruled that Quang Nam players had not fouled the Song Lam Nghe An striker.
Even before the first 45 minutes ended, the referee thought that Manh Quynh had fouled Hoang Vu Samson in the penalty area, so Quang Nam was awarded a penalty. That caused a wave of anger from the audience at Vinh Stadium towards the referee in charge of the match. Then, at the 11m mark, Dinh Bac easily scored against Van Viet to bring the match back to the starting line.
Entering the second half, right from the first attacks, Olaha continued to score to once again put Song Lam Nghe An in the lead. From a bad clearance by a Quang Nam defender, the ball went right to the position of the striker wearing the number 7 shirt of Song Lam Nghe An, this player made a decisive shot from close range, causing the away team's net to rise for the third time.
Not stopping there, in the 51st minute, Sy Hoang took advantage of the erratic ball situation to make a technical shot outside the penalty area, thereby helping Song Lam Nghe An raise the score to 4-2.
In the following minutes, the two teams played tit for tat, while the home team Vinh often used high-speed counterattacks, while Quang Nam with many foreign players with superior physique chose high crosses to approach Van Viet's goal.
In the 60th minute, striker Yago of the away team controlled his teammate's assist well in the penalty area, skillfully shielded himself from Rebic's tackle, then unleashed a powerful shot, defeating Van Viet. Yago's goal shortened the score to 3-4 for Quang Nam.
In the final minutes, the match was full of tension, with continuous attacks from both teams. However, in the 90th minute, once again, Quang Nam managed to put the ball into Song Lam Nghe An's net to equalize the score 4-4. Center back Eze Stephen pushed forward to attack, calmly controlled the ball for a moment after his teammate's pass, before finishing with class, leaving goalkeeper Van Viet helpless. The score 4-4 was also the final result of this match.
On December 10, in round 5 of V.League 2023/2024, Song Lam Nghe An will travel to Hang Day Stadium to face Hanoi Club.