After round 23 of V.League 2019: The first time for Nghe An players

Goalkeeper Phan Dinh Vu Hai

With an impressive performance in the Hai Phong – Sanna Khanh Hoa match (1 – 1), Phan Dinh Vu Hai was awarded the title of “Best Player of the Match”. This is the first time this season that the former SLNA goalkeeper has won this prestigious title.

Phan Dinh Vu Hai (left) on the podium receiving the title. Photo: VPF

With his amazing reflexes, typically two consecutive saves from two shots by striker Nguyen Huu Khoi of the away team in the 69th minute, the goalkeeper from Ha Tinh made a significant contribution to helping the home team at Lach Tray Stadium earn 1 point.

Midfielder Pham Xuan Manh

The goal against B.Binh Duong on September 15 was the first goal scored by Manh “Kalou” in V.League 2019. Notably, the former U23 Vietnam player also scored against the team from Thu Dau right at Go Dau Stadium in the first leg of the 2017 National Cup final.

Pham Xuan Manh (left) after scoring to increase the score to 2-0. Photo: VPF

In addition to having to sit out due to injury, the player born in 1996 has also been unlucky in his finishing. Up to now, Pham Xuan Manh has hit the opponent's goalpost twice.

Defender Tran Dinh Hoang

The pass that helped Vinicius score the opening goal in the match between B.Binh Duong and SLNA (1-5) was Hoang “me”’s first assist this season. After 23 rounds, Tran Dinh Hoang is one of the players with the most minutes on the field (1,980 minutes) and the most stable performance of SLNA.

Witnessing the excellent performances of the defender wearing the number 6 shirt, Nghe An fans were both happy and worried. Because, the end of the 2019 season is also the time when the contract between SLNA and Tran Dinh Hoang will officially expire. It is known that many teams are looking to own the signature of the player born in 1991.

Tran Dinh Hoang (yellow) in a ball fight with the opposing team's player. Photo courtesy

Striker Vinicius

3 goals against the home team B.Binh Duong, not only helped SLNA have a resounding victory with a score of 5-1, but also helped the Brazilian striker personally score a hat-trick for the first time in the V.League arena, since coming to play football in Vietnam. Notably, Vinicius was awarded the title of "best player of the match", the first individual title in SLNA's shirt.

Vinicius's familiar goal celebration style. Photo: VPF

Thus, the striker born in 1994 has contributed 5 goals and 1 assist for the Vinh home team, after 9 matches on the field. If counting the 6 goals scored for Ho Chi Minh City Club in the first leg, foreign player Vinicius has a total of 11 goals in V.League 2019. In the near future, there are still 3 more matches for the 25-year-old striker to find more goals./.