Quang Nam - SLNA (3-3): Satisfying the audience

(Baonghean.vn) - SLNA had to play away against a home team that is in very good form with 4 consecutive wins, scoring 11 goals and only conceding 2 goals in both the National Cup and V.League. Although they only left Tam Ky Stadium with only 1 point in hand, the Nghe An players had a match that was considered to be superior to the home team.

Few people expected that SLNA's coaching staff would choose to attack the home team who had just won 3-0 at S.Khanh Hoa Stadium. Especially when coach Hoang Van Phuc had 2 foreign players Thiago, Claudecir, and naturalized player Dai Duong with very good physical condition.

In a sublime afternoon of play, Phi Son was present at all the hot spots on the field, leaving his mark on both goals by Olaha and Van Duc. In particular, the backheel at the end of the first half eliminated Quang Nam's defense so that Van Duc could score a sure goal, making head coach Huu Thang present in the Tam Ky stadium stands impressed.

Away team first half

SLNA left Tam Ky stadium with regret because they had led twice but were equalized. Photo: Dung Nguyen

The first half of the match was a challenge for SLNA's defenders, in which Ngoc Duc on the left wing played excellently, blocking the attacks of Van Phong, Thanh Trung and Claudecir. The central defender duo Ngoc Hai and Van Khanh continuously fought for the ball in the air against the two tall players Claudecir and Dai Duong.

There was a time when Quang Nam had 61% of the ball possession of the home team, but Khac Ngoc and Van Vinh calmly controlled the ball, slowing down the match and reducing the excitement of the opponent.

It can be said that coach Hoang Van Phuc read the game quite well, when he arranged Claudecir to play right in front of the 2 SLNA central defenders to push SLNA's formation down. The midfield line of Thanh Hung, Huy Hung and Dai Duong continuously collided and fouled Olaha to weaken SLNA's only foreign player.

Quang Nam players did not rush the ball down to the sideline but instead passed it high into the 16.5m area to take advantage of the defense's mistake. When the frequency of the ball was increased, in the situation where Olaha no longer had enough stamina to stick, Dai Duong was able to equalize 1-2 from the high ball situation. In the 59th minute, after goalkeeper Nguyen Manh punched the ball away, national player Thanh Trung had a powerful rebound shot to equalize 2-2.

Fight hard

It seemed like Quang Nam would continue to win, but then a surprise came when young striker Phuc Tinh scored a goal from a very tricky shot right on the 16.5m arc, leaving goalkeeper Van Cuong helpless. After the goal, the away team put their entire squad up to join the attack, the ball continuously found the head of Claudecir, along with the naturalized player Dai Duong.

The presence of coach Huu Thang made the match better. Photo: Dung Nguyen

At this point, even Phi Son had to retreat to support the defense, while Khac Ngoc rushed left and right to clear the danger. The loss of physical strength made it impossible for the away team's players to stop reserve striker Ha Minh Tuan from regrettably scoring the equalizer 3-3 in the 82nd minute.

SLNA's coaching staff had a fairly flexible match in directing, in the "Western handicap" situation, central defender Ngoc Hai was injured, Van Vinh, Phuc Tinh "ran out of battery" due to high intensity activities, Minh Duc, Thanh Phong and The Cuong were put on the field in time. The explosive Thanh Trung of the home team was significantly limited due to the mobility of Khac Ngoc and Van Vinh.

Mr. To Minh, a Nghe An spectator present at Tam Ky stadium commented: "Even though the game was a draw, the audience was still happy because the midfield dared to hold the ball and not break it up randomly." Besides regretting not having enough physical strength to protect the score, Nghe An spectator present at Tam Ky stadium all saw the enthusiasm of the team. As usual, Phi Son was still the best player of the Nghe An team.

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