SHB.Da Nang - SLNA: Lost 3 defenders, added 3,000 fans

SLNA has an extremely difficult trip to the South, they will meet 2 opponents SHB.Da Nang and the direct opponent to avoid the play-off Saigon. Playing without knowing how to win, coach Duc Thang even thought about resigning, in that context, the message from the Nghe An Fans Association in Da Nang "Let's create a warm yellow color of the homeland in the stands" warmed the hearts of SLNA players. The legendary trumpet from Thanh Ken will sound at Hoa Xuan stadium this Sunday afternoon.

Landlord's problem

With the encouragement of fans, SLNA will compete at Hoa Xuan Stadium to get points. Photo: Internet

Thus, the three defenders Dinh Hoang, Van Khanh and Que Ngoc Hai will not be able to play in the match where the Nghe An team really needs points. In fact, the home team SHB.Da Nang has just suffered from the "losing syndrome" of 3 consecutive matches against Hanoi, HAGL and Hai Phong. They have decided to give up the 2 National Cup matches against SLNA to focus on the V-League.

That said, the 3-1 victory in the first leg of the National Cup quarter-finals at Hoa Xuan Stadium did not reflect the true ability of the home team. This is the match that accurately reflects the ability of coach Minh Phuong and his team.

In fact, the strength of SHB.Da Nang and SLNA this season is not too different in terms of force. Do Merlo no longer has the same stretching and sharpness as last season, Diogo is the type of "attacking striker who does not score goals". The midfield Huy Toan has returned, along with Tien Dung, who controls the midfield area, creating more solidity in defense, but the creativity in the home team's attack has not been revealed. The home team's goalkeeper Thanh Binh still plays inconsistently, unable to show reliability and certainty with his teammates.

After the 3-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City, SHB.Da Nang also had two consecutive draws against B.Binh Duong and XSKT.Can Tho, teams with the same strength as SLNA. Last year, in the current difficult situation, SLNA won against SHB.Da Nang at Hoa Xuan Stadium.

Most need confidence

Huy Toan is the most dangerous player on Da Nang's side. Photo: To Minh

The foreign players are too “wooden legs”, injuries and penalty cards have caused SLNA to lack strength, but the Nghe An audience stands close to the coaching staff and players. Nghe An fans tell each other: “No matter what, we will not let the boys in yellow shirts fight alone. Let’s take a little time to warm the cold hearts, more than ever, the players need us.”

Just need to be confident, have a reasonable plan to counter high balls, Van Duc and Tuan Tai, who have scored 3 goals at Hoa Xuan stadium, be more skillful in finishing, SLNA will get points.

Khac Ngoc will have a confrontation with Huy Toan, limiting the explosiveness and connection between this player and Ha Duc Chinh, the home team's attack will face difficulties.

SLNA's midfield should use many long-range shots to threaten goalkeeper Thanh Binh's goal. In fact, the home team's goal has received many shaky goals from this goalkeeper's failed catches. In the National Cup match, with a 4-6-0 formation, without a striker, thanks to the assists of Khac Ngoc, Olaha and Xuan Thang, they had 3 very beautiful goals. SLNA's coaching staff needs to develop their attacks and passes into the space behind the SHB.Da Nang defenders.

Nghe An fans have come to the stadium in unison. Before that, they will organize a parade to cheer for the team. The trumpets and cheers from the stands will give the team strength. Let's fight for the flag and the shirt, "yellow shirt warriors"!