SLNA has 4th unbeaten match in the Southern tour
(Baonghean.vn) - During the friendly tour of the South, SLNA had a 2-2 draw with Ho Chi Minh City, after leading twice. This was the 4th match in the friendly tour of the South of Nghe An.
In the friendly tour before the new season, SLNA had their 4th unbeaten match. In the previous matches, the Nghe An team showed many new positive points in their playing style. Although this match could not be won after leading the opponent twice. However, the purpose of SLNA's coaching board was to test the playing style and evaluate foreign players. Therefore, winning was not the ultimate goal set by coach Nguyen Huy Hoang. What made SLNA's coaching board satisfied was that Olaha and Carlos Sanchez were the 2 foreign players who scored goals in this match. In a match, SLNA was considered to be the more proactive team. Coach Huy Hoang's students launched quite coherent attacks. The proof was Olaha's opening goal after a standard combination from the wing. The Nigerian striker had a beautiful high jump and headed the ball into the net of the Ho Chi Minh City goalkeeper.
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| Both sides played quite fiercely even though it was just a friendly match. Photo: FB Club TP HCM |
The second goal came from a lightning counter-attack by the Nghe An team. After receiving a pass from his teammate, Carlos Sanchez made an impressive sprint, before unleashing a powerful shot, raising the score to 2-1.
Entering this season, Ho Chi Minh City Club has many changes in the squad. In particular, coach Polking is no longer leading this club but is replaced by coach Tran Minh Chien. Chairman Nguyen Huu Thang's team also welcomed many new names such as defender Duong Van Khoa, striker Hoang Vu Samson, midfielder Chu Van Kien... And this match is quite an important match for Mr. Chien to practice the playing style he is pursuing. Another problem is that this coach wants to operate smoothly when combining new positions and old players together. According to the assessment, Ho Chi Minh City's entry into the match was quite fierce even though it was just a friendly match. However, Mr. Chien's students were still scored by the opponent first. The person who leveled the score 1-1 for Ho Chi Minh City was striker Ho Tuan Tai - a former SLNA player. The remaining equalizer was scored by Nguyen Tang Tien.
This match is the last match in the friendly tour of coach Nguyen Huy Hoang and his team. On January 16, SLNA Club will board a plane to return to Nghe An.
