Song Lam Nghe An share points in Nghe derby

The Nghe derby, taking place at Vinh Stadium between Song Lam Nghe An and Hong Linh Ha Tinh on the afternoon of September 29, is predicted to be full of difficulties for coach Pham Anh Tuan's team. Because Hong Linh Ha Tinh has completely transformed compared to themselves in last season. With investment in personnel and very careful preparation in terms of expertise, Hong Linh Ha Tinh is surprising the entire V.League by showing extremely impressive performance. Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team has 2 consecutive victories, winning all 6 points and temporarily ranked 2nd on the rankings.

Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An is facing a force crisis, having had a bad start to this year's season. Coach Pham Anh Tuan's team has only got 1 point after 2 rounds.

Going into the derby, Song Lam Nghe An continued to be without the services of a series of key players such as Tran Nam Hai, Tran Dinh Hoang, Phan Ba ​​Quyen, Zaracho...

To fill the void left by these players, coach Pham Anh Tuan sent Le Van Thanh, Nguyen Xuan Binh and Phan Van Thanh onto the field to play in the center-back position.

The wing duo is still in charge of Vuong Van Huy and Bui Thanh Duc. Playing in the center of midfield are Dang Quang Tu and Nguyen Quang Vinh. Dinh Xuan Tien and Olaha are arranged in the winger position. Kuku continues to be the center forward of Song Lam Nghe An.

As expected, the away team took the initiative as soon as the ball rolled on Vinh field. And in the second minute of the match, Geovane almost brought the lead to Hong Linh Ha Tinh. From Bui Thanh Duc's bad pass, Hong Linh Ha Tinh's striker wearing number 94 had a chance to face goalkeeper Van Viet. However, the home team's goalkeeper played excellently to clear the ball right at the feet of striker Geovane.

Although playing at home, Song Lam Nghe An was at a disadvantage against the opponent. Therefore, it was not until the 23rd minute of the match that Song Lam Nghe An had their first chance to approach Thanh Tung's goal. Olaha made a pass into the middle of the goal for Kuku, but the striker could not get past the opponent's center back.

In the final minutes of the first half, Hong Linh Ha Tinh had a series of opportunities in front of Van Viet's goal. Notably, Trong Hoang brought the ball to the second post in the 40th minute, but this midfielder's teammates were unable to convert the opportunity into a goal.

In the final seconds, Song Lam Nghe An had a great chance to open the score, but failed. Olaha's kick hit a Ha Tinh player, accidentally giving Kuku a chance to score, but this striker was too unlucky when he kicked the ball over the crossbar despite the high possibility of scoring. Therefore, the first half ended with a score of 0-0.

Entering the second half, Song Lam Nghe An was more proactive in controlling the ball. This helped the home team create some dangerous opportunities in front of Thanh Tung's goal.

The clear chance at the beginning of the second half for Song Lam Nghe An belonged to Dinh Xuan Tien. From a set piece situation right in front of the goal close to the opponent's penalty area, Dinh Xuan Tien fired a low shot, but Thanh Tung had an excellent reflex to push the ball away for a corner kick.

With the desire to bring back a more proactive game, coach Pham Anh Tuan decided to send Ho Khac Luong, Ho Van Cuong, Tran Manh Quynh onto the field to replace Le Van Thanh, Bui Thanh Duc and Dinh Xuan Tien. The presence of these players helped Song Lam Nghe An create some clear opportunities in front of goalkeeper Thanh Tung's goal.

Notably, in the 88th minute, after many varied combinations, Quang Vinh made a breakthrough on the left wing and then fired a powerful shot towards the opponent's goal, but unfortunately the ball went wide of the post.

When the game was getting better, Song Lam Nghe An suddenly conceded a goal in the 90th minute of the match. Van Long ran down to receive a pass and then decisively shot, defeating Van Viet, opening the score for Hong Linh Ha Tinh.

It was thought that the match would end with the score in favor of the away team, but Song Lam Nghe An scored an equalizer in the last seconds of extra time. Song Lam Nghe An's equalizer came from a free kick from a distance of only about 18 meters and directly in front of the goal. Striker Kuku unleashed a beautiful shot that hit the top corner, leaving Thanh Tung in despair.

The score 1-1 was also the final result of the Nghe derby.

Round 4, Song Lam Nghe An will travel to Thien Truong Stadium to meet host Nam Dinh.

Duc Anh