Song Lam Nghe An - Hanoi Police: Phan Van Duc's return day
Among the Hanoi Police force marching to Vinh Stadium to visit Song Lam Nghe An in round 15 of V.League 2024/2025, there is a very notable face, that is Phan Van Duc, also known as Duc "tiger".
Before joining the Hanoi Police (late 2022), Phan Van Duc had unforgettable years in the uniform ofLam River Nghe An.From the launching pad of Vinh Stadium, Phan Van Duc has become one of the stars of Vietnamese football.
On the other hand, Phan Van Duc also contributed a lot to his hometown team. Phan Van Duc's most impressive achievement in the colors of Song Lam Nghe An was the 2017 National Cup championship (Phan Van Duc scored two goals in the second leg of the final).
With his great contributions, Phan Van Duc is considered a new idol at Vinh Stadium. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, Song Lam Nghe An could not keep Phan Van Duc at Vinh Stadium despite the invitation of Hanoi Police.
However, things did not go smoothly for Phan Van Duc at Hang Day Stadium. Various injuries in the past have contributed to Phan Van Duc not being able to shine as expected, despite being frequently used by the coaching staff of Hanoi Police.
Up to this point in V.League 2024/2025, Phan Van Duc has played 13 matches with a total duration of 713 minutes. It is worth mentioning that the player from Yen Thanh district (Nghe An) has not scored any goals. This is quite a surprise for football fans.
Remember, in the first leg match between Hanoi Police and Song Lam Nghe An, which took place on January 18, Phan Van Duc was named in the starting lineup by coach Mano Polking. However, the midfielder wearing the number 20 shirt had to leave the field in the 65th minute after a lackluster performance.
Most likely, in the upcoming away match against Song Lam Nghe An, coach Mano Polking will continue to put his trust in the former U23 Vietnam player. Because, more than anyone else in the Hanoi Police, Phan Van Duc is the one who understands the Nghe An team the most.
If he gets to play, Phan Van Duc will have to face his hometown team for the first time in the "fire pan of Vinh city". And the defense of Song Lam Nghe An will have more work to do with the presence of the player born in 1996.
Perhaps, Nghe An fans are hoping that in the match taking place at 6pm on March 1, Song Lam Nghe An will defeat Cong An Ha Noi, and "old man" Phan Van Duc will have an impressive performance as a player on the away team./.
