Statistics of the match between Song Lam Nghe An and Cong An Hanoi
This is a match where all the statistics are in favor of the away team Cong An Ha Noi. That shows that the upcoming match is a very difficult challenge for the new head coach Van Sy Son.
Indeed, in the last 6 confrontations between the two teams, Hanoi Police won 4 matches and only drew 2 matches. Most notably was the final of the National Cup last season, when the Police team won.Lam River Nghe Anwith a score of 5-0 right at Vinh Stadium. Those numbers are not just statistics, but also show that Hanoi Police is truly the biggest "dirty enemy" of the Nghe An team in recent seasons.
Currently, coach Mano Pölking and his team are also showing extremely impressive form. They have a series of 7 consecutive unbeaten matches, including 6 wins and only 1 draw. Notably, in the last 3 rounds, Hanoi Police have won all, kept a clean sheet and have always been the team to score the opening goal in 8 consecutive matches, a number that shows the stability and mettle of a top team.

On the away field, the Police team also proved their class by winning both matches, scoring 5 goals and not conceding a single goal. From the quality of personnel to the tactical organization, the Hanoi Police are showing the image of a "champion-standard" team.
In complete contrast to their opponents, Song Lam Nghe An are going through a difficult period. After 6 matches, the Nghe team has only 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses, thereby temporarily standing in the bottom half of the rankings. The defense is still the biggest concern when they have not been able to keep a clean sheet in 11 consecutive matches. This season alone, they have conceded 10 goals, among the teams with the most goals conceded in the league.V.League.
However, Nghe An fans still have the right to hope, as the team has just officially appointed coach Van Sy Son to the "hot seat". The former famous player of Song Lam Nghe An is expected to bring a new breath of life, first of all, to arouse the fighting spirit, pride and solidarity that are the tradition of this team.
In addition, coach Van Sy Son's good record against Hanoi Police (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss) in his career is also a significant mental support. He understands his opponent's playing style, which can help Song Lam Nghe An cause some difficulties for Mano Pölking's powerful army.
On an individual level, striker Michael Olaha is undoubtedly the biggest hope for the Nghe An team. The Nigerian striker has scored 3 goals and 1 assist since the beginning of the season, and is still the center of every attack of Song Lam Nghe An. Olaha’s bravery, good ball control and delicate handling will be the “key” to help Song Lam Nghe An find goals against the steel defense of Hanoi Police.
In addition, the Vinh home team's defense also put a lot of faith in center-back Justin Garcia. The Trinidad & Tobago international is increasingly integrating and showing his leadership role in the defense. With his strength, judgment and fiery fighting spirit, Garcia promises to be a shield to help the Nghe An team limit the opponent's terrible attack.
Especially when the attackHanoi Policeowns a fearsome Brazilian duo - Alan Grafite and Léo Artur. Striker Alan Grafite is leading the V.League's top scorer list with 6 goals and 2 assists after 4 matches. Meanwhile, Léo Artur also contributed 5 goals and 5 assists after 10 appearances in all competitions. The harmony between this duo makes the attack of the Public Security team extremely fearsome, they can score from any situation: quick counter-attack, dead ball or team coordination.

To cope with that strength, Song Lam Nghe An's defense needs to play with absolute concentration, especially the ability to cover and mark people. Any small mistake can make the home team Vinh pay a heavy price.
Obviously, this will be an extremely difficult test for coach Van Sy Son in his first match leading his hometown team. But in football, nothing is impossible. If playing with high determination, along with a little luck, Song Lam Nghe An can absolutely achieve a positive result against an opponent who is in the best form in V.League.
Hopefully, the Nghe An team will have a brave performance to bring joy to the fans. And if they can do that, it will be a meaningful debut gift that coach Van Sy Son gives to the Vinh stadium audience - those who always accompany the team no matter the circumstances.
The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Hanoi Police will take place at 6:00 p.m. on October 18 at Vinh Stadium.