SLNA won big against XSKT Can Tho
Before XSKT.Can Tho began to show problems, SLNA took advantage of home field advantage to overcome the opponent with a minimum score thanks to a goal by Ngo Xuan Toan.
Score
SLNA: Xuan Toan (43')
The two consecutive wins against Hai Phong and B.Binh Duong recently are considered a great source of "doping" for SLNA when facing XSKT.Can Tho, which is starting to fall into a crisis. Except for Van Binh, who received 3 cards, and Van Duc, who has not fully recovered from his injury and cannot play, Coach Duc Thang has put out the strongest lineup in this confrontation.
Right after the opening whistle, the home team showed their determination to win all 3 points by pushing their attacking formation towards XSKT.Can Tho's field. However, having to play with a high frequency and the rather hot weather in Vinh city made SLNA's playing style not smooth.
For most of the first half, coach Duc Thang's team still had more ball control, but their attacking play was blocked when faced with the crowded, disciplined defense of XSKT.Can Tho.
SLNA showed great determination when welcoming XSKT.Can Tho - Photo: Minh Tuan
Having difficulty finding a way into goalkeeper To Vinh Loi’s goal, SLNA was forced to use long-range shots to try to be lucky. It wasn’t until the 32nd minute that the home team had their first real chance of the match. Unfortunately, Cao Xuan Thang’s powerful shot from more than 25m away went close to the goal post.
After this phase, SLNA's play began to improve. The Nghe An team continuously increased the pressure with more diverse attacking arrangements. And after tireless efforts, SLNA finally got what they needed: a goal to break the deadlock.
In the 43rd minute, from an attack on the sidelines, Xuan Manh passed the ball into the penalty area, the ball bounced right to Xuan Toan's feet and this midfielder unleashed a powerful volley that defeated Vinh Loi, putting SLNA ahead 1-0.
SLNA's efforts helped them gain an important 1-0 victory over XSKT.Can Tho - Photo: Minh Tuan
With a 1-goal lead, the home team continued to show a relaxed playing spirit and great confidence when entering the second half. They continued to create a quite proactive game with delicious opportunities towards the away team's goal. However, if the crossbar had not denied a goal from Khac Ngoc's beautiful free kick, SLNA's strikers would have lacked precision in decisive finishing situations.
But Xuan Toan's only goal was enough to help SLNA get a minimal 1-0 victory over XSKT.Can Tho, thereby surpassing this opponent on the rankings after round 15.
Line-up
SLNA: Vu Hai, Ngoc Hai (Manh Hung, 58'), Van Khanh, Dinh Hoang, Sy Sam, Xuan Manh, Khac Ngoc, Xuan Thang (The Cuong, 74'), Xuan Toan, Tuan Tai, Olaha
XSKT.Can Tho: Vinh Loi, Cao Cuong, Ngoc Bao, Anh Tuan (Quang Tinh, 55'), Tang Tuan, Duc Loc, Ut Cuong (Tung Quoc, 78'), Trung Anh, Cong Thanh, Patiyo, Luiz
