SLNA drew with Nam Định at Vinh Stadium.
(Baonghean.vn) - Despite facing an opponent considered weaker in every aspect and playing at home, Coach Duc Thang's team failed to capitalize on the opportunity to secure 3 points and maintain their position in the leading group of the V.League 2019 standings.
Based on the two teams' positions in the league table and their relative strengths, the home team SLNA was considered the favorite before the match. The fact that striker Alves dos Santos was still serving a suspension for receiving a red card in round 5 "helped" Phuc Tinh to start the game.
As usual, SLNA started the match with high determination, however, the home team's attacking attempts faced many difficulties against Nam Định's proactive defensive wall.
Despite some mistakes in the visiting team's defense, the SLNA players were unable to capitalize on them.
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| SLNA players walk onto the field. Photo: Duc Anh |
Meanwhile, Coach Nguyen Van Sy's players occasionally created counter-attacking opportunities from both flanks; however, throughout the first half, neither team created any clear chances.
After the halftime break, coach Nguyen Duc Thang brought Vo Ngoc Toan onto the field hoping that the player would make a difference in the attack. However, against a Nam Dinh team that defended resolutely and always waited for opportunities to counter-attack, SLNA could not push forward despite having more possession.
It wasn't until the middle of the second half that the home team had their first opportunities, originating from attacks down the right flank, but SLNA's attackers were unable to capitalize on these rare chances to get close to goalkeeper Xuan Viet's goal.
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| Michael Olaha is being closely monitored. Photo: Duc Anh |
Meanwhile, the visiting team, with their characteristic style of play, still created attacking opportunities towards Nguyen Manh's goal, but Patiyo, the player responsible for scoring for Nam Dinh, could not overcome the alert defense of SLNA.
As time ticked down to the final minutes, both teams played cautiously, so opportunities dwindled, leaving only Nam Dinh players feigning injuries to waste time until the referee blew the final whistle.
Despite a lackluster draw against a team currently in the relegation zone, SLNA will still secure a top position, but the gap with the leading teams may widen after the 7th round of V.League 2019 concludes.
Final score:SLNA 0-0 Nam Định
STARTING LINEUP:
SLNA:Nguyen Manh, Memovic, Van Khanh, Dinh Hoang, Dinh Dong, Khac Ngoc, The Cuong, Van Binh, Quang Tinh, Phuc Tinh, Michael Olaha.
Nam Dinh:Xuan Viet, Manh Hung, Van Phu, Huu Dinh, Quoc Huong, Thanh Truong, Van Truong, Ha Long, Patiyo, Pereira, Emmanuel Tony.
SLNA and Nam Định both suffered personnel losses in Round 7 of the V.League 2019.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the V.League 2019 Round 7 match against SLNA, Nam Dinh will not have their strongest lineup as the visiting team will be without striker Diogo Pereira due to injury. Meanwhile, the home team will be without the services of forward Alves Santos.
