Song Lam reduces human resource pressure

(Baonghean) -From an unknown player, but after only 90 minutes of impressive play in the match against Hai Phong, the name Ngoc Duc became known to many people. Not only did he play well in the position left by Dinh Dong, with an impressive debut, Ngoc Duc was also considered a new discovery and fans hoped that Duc would shine not only in the shirt of his hometown team.

Ngoc Duc was born in 1994 in Quynh Luu district. He joined Song Lam quite early, but it was not until he participated in the national U.21 finals last year that Duc became known to many people. Playing well in the role of left-back, Ngoc Duc was promoted to SLNA's first team from the 2014 season. He was brought up to test himself, but Duc himself did not think he would have a chance to play, because in the same position, Dinh Dong played too well, while the two reserve players, Ngoc Manh and The Nhat, were also very experienced.

SLNA players celebrate victory over Hai Phong. Photo: TTO

But sometimes opportunities come unexpectedly, beyond all calculations. Dinh Dong, who was almost untouchable in terms of position, was suspended for the rest of the tournament due to a rough tackle on a player of Hung Vuong An Giang. Initially, the opportunity was given to The Nhat and Ngoc Manh, two seniors of Duc and with a lot of experience in the highest arena in Vietnam. However, during the training process, Manh and Nhat could not show much while Ngoc Duc left an impression that forced Huu Thang to pay attention. From the position of reserve number 4, the opportunity suddenly came to Ngoc Duc.

Not having the ideal height and lacking experience in big arenas, but in return, Ngoc Duc has a very skillful left foot and good tracking ability. After a period of testing, Huu Thang made a decision that surprised many people, which was to put his trust in Ngoc Duc. When Ngoc Duc's name was called in the starting lineup, many spectators at Vinh Stadium were still wondering, because they did not know who this player was.

Many spectators, even teammates at SLNA, were worried about Duc, because the position that Dinh Dong left was where Quang Hai and Dinh Tung, the skillful players of the Hai Phong team, continuously exchanged positions to approach Nguyen Manh's goal. However, Duc was very confident to show himself. Completely not overwhelmed, Duc had surprisingly calm handling moves. With the ability to move up and down rhythmically, stick firmly, Duc controlled the left wing area that Dinh Dong left very well. In the first match in V.League, Ngoc Duc had a pass for Emile to score the opening goal, once saved the ball right on the goal line after Nguyen Manh vomited the ball.

In the press conference room, Coach Nguyen Huu Thang gave a lot of praise to his student: For a young player playing in the V.League for the first time, the pressure will be very great. However, Ngoc Duc was not overwhelmed. He was very confident in his handling and had a successful debut match. Duc played well, the coaching board also reduced some of the pressure related to personnel issues. On the forums of the Nghe An Fan Club, Ngoc Duc also received timely encouragement after his impressive first match in the V.League.

With good form, Ngoc Duc is almost certainly still the number 1 choice on the left wing in the match against Dong Nai this weekend. Duc's impressive debut reminds people of Au Van Hoan before. In 2009, when he was an unknown player, Van Hoan was also given a challenge by coach Nguyen Van Thinh in the match against Military Zone 4. In that match, Hoan played well and then took the starting position from his seniors.

Despite his small stature, Hoan has made his mark day by day, being called up to the U.23 Vietnam and the Vietnam National Team. At the end of the 2013 season, B.Binh Duong spent billions to bring Van Hoan to Go Dau Stadium. People hope that Ngoc Duc will follow in the footsteps of his senior Van Hoan to succeed.

Vinh Liem