Looking back at Song Lam Nghe An's final match at V.League 2024/2025
The Nghe An team had to accept defeat against the home team SHB Da Nang, who were eager to win to stay in the league.
Regret for SHB Da Nang
Because they officially stayed in the league in the previous round, the playersLam River Nghe Andid not play very aggressively in this match. As a result, goalkeeper Cao Van Binh's goal was constantly shaken by the home team's attacks.
On the offensive front, Song Lam Nghe An tried to organize counter-attacks towards goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's goal. One of them was realized by Benjamin Kuku's opening goal in the 66th minute.
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However, 2 goals within 3 minutes by Phan Van Long and Nguyen Minh Quang helped SHB Da Nang successfully reverse the situation.
Despite winning, the Han River team still had to compete in the play-off match for a place in the V.League 2025/2026. Because in the match at the same time, Quang Nam Club managed to equalize the score in the 90+4 minute. This was a pity for SHB Da Nang after great efforts in the second leg of the season.
Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An finished the 2024/2025 V.League in 12th place on the rankings with a record of 5 wins, 11 draws and 10 losses. Song Lam Nghe An has completed the goal set at the beginning of this season and can have an even more successful season if they play well in the upcoming National Cup semi-final against Becamex Binh Duong on June 26 at Vinh Stadium.
Impressions of Cao Van Binh
On a day when the teammates do not compete too fiercely,Cao Van Binhis the one who works the hardest on Song Lam Nghe An side. And this goalkeeper born in 2005 is the one who plays the best.
Goalkeeper Cao Van Binh not only made an excellent save from Pham Dinh Duy's penalty but also denied SHB Da Nang many other clear-cut chances. Without the excellent performances of this 19-year-old goalkeeper, Song Lam Nghe An's number of goals conceded would certainly not have stopped at 2.
With his recent good form, goalkeeper Cao Van Binh promises to compete equally with goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet for the position of goalkeeper of Song Lam Nghe An next season.
Benjamin Kuku dominates
Although only entering the field in the second half, Benjamin Kuku still managed to leave his mark with the opening goal in the 66th minute. With this goal, Benjamin Kuku has scored 6 goals in V.League and the striker wearing the number 10 shirt is the player who scored the most goals for Song Lam Nghe An this season.
In addition, Benjamin Kuku also contributed 5 assists for his teammates to score. With this number, the Nigerian striker also leads Song Lam Nghe An in the number of assists.
It can be said that Benjamin Kuku had a relatively good season and contributed significantly to helping Song Lam Nghe An successfully stay in the league this season.
V.League ends
So after 281 days of competition, V.League 2024/2025 has come to an end. With the results of the final round, the rankings of the teams have been determined. That is, Nam Dinh Blue Steel won the V.League for the second consecutive time, Hanoi Club ranked 2nd and Hanoi Police were the ones who won 3rd place overall.
Meanwhile, at the bottom of the rankings, Quy Nhon Binh Dinh are the ones who will be relegated this season while SHB Da Nang will be the team that will play the Play-off match with Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc to compete for a place to participate in V.League 2025/2026.
Personally,V.LeagueFor the first time, three strikers won the Golden Boot award. They were striker Nguyen Tien Linh (Becamex Binh Duong), Lucao (Hai Phong) and Alan Sebastiao (Hanoi Police). All three strikers have scored 14 goals this season.
In terms of assists, Pham Tuan Hai's hat-trick of assists (Hanoi) in the final round could not help him win the top spot. The player with the most assists is midfielder Khuat Van Khang of The Cong Viettel with 9 assists this season. Also with 8 assists like Pham Tuan Hai are players Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi Police) and Nguyen Huu Son (Hai Phong).
V.League will have a break of more than 50 days for teams to prepare for the new season. A season that promises to be very exciting with many new forces emerging./.