Song Lam Nghe An is reigniting the love of its fans.

The fighting spirit rekindles faith.

The 1-0 victory against Hai Phong at Vinh Stadium in Round 15 of the V.League 2025/26 may not have been a spectacular match, but it was very significant. Dale Moore's goal helped Song Lam Nghe An extend their winning streak to three matches after games against The Cong Viettel and Hong Linh Ha Tinh. More importantly, this series of results shows that the Nghe An team is rediscovering its image as a highly competitive collective.

It has been a long time since Nghệ An fans have witnessed a Sông Lam Nghệ An team playing with such consistent and convincing form. Three consecutive victories have brought about an explosion of emotion. On forums and social media, many fans expressed their joy and pride at their hometown team's improved performance. The enthusiastic comments show that the love for Sông Lam Nghệ An has never faded, only waiting to be rekindled.

And to achieve that, in the recent series of matches, SLNA has shown a fiery fighting spirit, true to the identity of Nghe An football. Under the guidance of coach Van Sy Son, the players enter the field with a positive attitude and a clear desire to fight. They no longer play with a hesitant or insecure mindset, but always enter the game with the highest determination.

The coach from Nghe An province himself acknowledged this, stating that mental strength is the most important foundation. According to him, when players enter the field with a stronger and more confident mindset, they will be more proactive in every situation and thus create a difference in the style of play.

That fighting spirit was clearly demonstrated in the match against Hai Phong. Against an opponent led by the experienced coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and with a challenging playing style, Song Lam Nghe An still maintained the initiative in their approach to the game. The team from Nghe An knew when to increase the pace and when to slow down to maintain control of the match.

The first half was fairly balanced, with both teams creating opportunities. Hai Phong, with their calm and well-organized play, made it difficult for Song Lam Nghe An to get close to goalkeeper Dinh Trieu's goal. However, in the second half, the home team made a sensible adjustment, increasing the tempo of the game.

The relentless pressure led to mistakes in the Hai Phong defense, and Dale Moore quickly capitalized on the opportunity to score the only goal of the match. It may have been a moment of luck, but it was also the result of Song Lam Nghe An's proactive and determined style of play.

Stability in tactics and personnel.

Besides fighting spirit, stability in personnel and tactics is also a crucial factor contributing to the Nghe An team's success in the last three rounds. Coach Van Sy Son is gradually finding the optimal lineup for his team, with many positions remaining stable across matches.

In defense, the central defensive pairing of Hoang Van Khanh and Justin Garcia is increasingly demonstrating good chemistry when playing together in a 4-4-2 formation. The solidity of this duo helps the Song Lam Nghe An defense play more focused and provide better cover for each other.

In midfield, the combination of Xuan Binh's strength and Khac Ngoc's ability to control the game creates the necessary balance. One takes on the role of contesting and recovering the ball, while the other acts as a playmaker, orchestrating the game with highly effective passes.

The two wings of Song Lam Nghe An are also operating more effectively thanks to the dynamism of Van Luong and Manh Quynh. When the midfield plays steadily, the wing players have more space to develop attacks down the flanks and create diversity in their approach to the opponent's goal.

Up front, the duo of Michael Olaha and Dale Moore are increasingly finding common ground. Olaha's wide range of movement and ability to draw opposing defenders often create space for Dale Moore. Meanwhile, the Trinidad and Tobago striker shows a formidable goal-scoring instinct, always knowing how to be in the right place at crucial moments.

Of course, Song Lam Nghe An still has areas for improvement. Despite creating numerous opportunities against Hai Phong, strikers like Manh Quynh, Dale Moore, and Olaha lacked a bit of sharpness in their final shots. The decisive passes in the defensive area also need to be more accurate to capitalize on chances.

Although the defense played solidly for most of the match, there were occasional errors in judgment or ball handling. This is something the coaching staff will certainly continue to address in the future.

However, these limitations do not overshadow the positive picture that Song Lam Nghe An is creating. More importantly, the spirit and identity of the team from Nghe An are gradually returning.

When the players take to the field with a fighting spirit, and when the fans at Vinh Stadium begin to rediscover their sense of pride, it's a sign that the love for Song Lam Nghe An is being rekindled. And if they continue to maintain their current form, the yellow-shirted team can certainly bring even more exhilarating emotions to their fans in the road ahead.