Song Lam Nghe An vs Ho Chi Minh City Club: Festival at Thong Nhat Stadium
(Baonghean.vn) - It has been a long time since Song Lam Nghe An had the opportunity to travel to the South to compete. Therefore, fans of the Nghe An team in the South are looking forward to a good result from their hometown team to celebrate.
To get good results in this away match at Thong Nhat Stadium, the teamCoach Phan Nhu Thuatwill have to try very hard. Because the team from the city named after Uncle Ho is in quite good form after coach Phung Thanh Phuong took over. In the last 3 matches in V.League, Ho Chi Minh City Club won 1 and drew 2. In which, the opponents of coach Phung Thanh Phuong's team were all quite strong teams such as Viettel Club, Hai Phong Club and Dong A Thanh Hoa.
The strength of Ho Chi Minh City Club at this time is the defense. Under the command of goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang, the home team's defense has only conceded 5 goals - this is the second most solid defense in the tournament. Although central defender Brendon Lucas is absent due to injury, players like Nguyen Minh Tung, Nguyen Thanh Thao and Ngo Tung Quoc are doing their job very well. Therefore, Olaha and his teammates will have to take advantage of opportunities to be able to leave Thong Nhat Stadium with a favorable result.
On the attack line, stars like Cheick Timite and Paul Ntep will be the mainstay for the home team. However, in recent matches, this duo has not been in the best physical condition, so they have not contributed much to the playing style of the team from the city named after Uncle Ho. Instead, the former Song Lam Nghe An player - Ho Tuan Tai shined. This striker born in 1995 scored an important goal to help Ho Chi Minh City Club get 1 point away from Thanh Hoa Stadium.
On the Nghe An team side, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team have just had their first victory in this year's V.League. Therefore, the players' spirit and confidence are high. Especially the defense, where the Nghe An players had a focused match to have their first clean sheet of the season.
As a guest at Thong Nhat Stadium, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will still use the 5-3-2 formation with a slow and steady playing style. In particular, the defense will almost remain the same as the match in round 6. Mario Zebic, Tran Dinh Hoang and Tran Nam Hai will play in the center-back position. The full-back duo will be Mai Sy Hoang and Vuong Van Huy. If the concentration is maintained, the Nghe An team's defense can completely stand firm against the pressure of the home team.
In midfield, Pham Ba Quyen and Nguyen Quang Vinh will be the sweepers to help strengthen the team's solidity.Lam River Nghe AnMeanwhile, midfielder Tran Manh Quynh will be the link with the attack. In recent matches, this midfielder born in 2001 has not had the best form. Hopefully, Manh Quynh will have an excellent match to help the home team have a good result.
If there is a change in the Nghe An team, perhaps striker Raphael Success will be on the field from the start after a match off. The technique and speed of this striker wearing the number 70 shirt combined with the strength of Olaha will help Song Lam Nghe An penetrate the defense of Ho Chi Minh City Club. What this Nigerian duo lacks is understanding. If this can be improved soon, the Nghe An team's attack will bring a sense of security to the fans.
Especially on the bench, Song Lam Nghe An also has a young and energetic striker - Ngo Van Luong. This striker just scored a goal against LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club to bring victory to the home team. This will be an important backup player for coach Phan Nhu Thuat in case foreign player Raphael Success does not play effectively.
In the last 4 meetings, Song Lam Nghe An has a very good record when winning 3 matches and drawing 1 match. However, in the last 3 away matches at Thong Nhat Stadium,Nghe An football teamonly got 1 draw and 2 losses. Therefore, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team really needs the support of fans in the Southern region to get the best result.
The match between Ho Chi Minh City Club and Song Lam Nghe An will take place at 7:15 p.m. on December 22 at Thong Nhat Stadium.