SLNA vs Quang Nam and goalkeeper Tran Van Tien's chance to score a 'hat-trick'

Goalkeeper Tran Van Tien, originally an athlete, has never competed in any youth tournament at SLNA. However, after a short time training at the youth team, this goalkeeper born in 1994 was registered for the first time in V.League 2017.

In 2018, goalkeeper Tran Van Tien played in several matches at the AFC Cup, the National Cup and 1 match at the V.League when goalkeepers Nguyen Manh and Van Hung were both injured. In the 2019 V.League, this goalkeeper from Do Luong also had 2 successful matches. That was the 2-1 victory over B. Binh Duong and the recent 0-0 draw at Vinh Stadium.

Goalkeeper Tran Van Tien. Photo: Archive

In the recent match against Than Quang Ninh, when goalkeeper Nguyen Manh had not fully recovered from his injury, Van Tien had an impressive performance with reasonable entry and exit situations and excellent saves.

Evaluating goalkeeper Van Tien in the last match, coach Nguyen Duc Thang said: "Goalkeeper Van Tien showed confidence despite not playing regularly. During the match, he also had some visible saves."

In the 26th round of V.League 2019 against Quang Nam on October 23, goalkeeper Nguyen Manh is unlikely to play. And in this away match, goalkeeper Van Tien is likely to start his third match of the season.

In this match, SLNA still cannot welcome the return of striker Ho Tuan Tai. The player who has 8 goals in V.League is still having to receive treatment for injury at PVF along with Phan Van Duc, Le Van Hung and Vo Ngoc Duc.

Currently, SLNA is in 5th place with 34 points. Right above SLNA are B. Binh Duong and Than Quang Ninh with 35 and 36 points. This round, B. Binh Duong will host Thanh Hoa at home while Quang Ninh will meet Hanoi FC at Cua Ong Stadium./.

Goalkeeper Tran Van Tien: From 'substitute' to 'savior'

(Baonghean.vn) - The goalkeeper born in 1994 contributed greatly to SLNA's 2-1 victory over B.Binh Duong in round 3 of V.League 2019.