Song Lam Nghe An vs Hai Phong Club: The problem of attack

Welcoming Hai Phong Club at home is an opportunity for Song Lam Nghe An to get their first win this season, even though the port city team is currently ranked 3rd on the rankings.

Captain Que Ngoc Hai is still a solid support in the defense of the Nghe An team. Photo: Xuan Thuy

As usual, the defense of the Nghe An team will still be the place where fans feel most secure. Que Ngoc Hai, Vytas Gaspuitis, Tran Dinh Hoang, Tran Van Tien... will still be the key players in the defense of Song Lam Nghe An. After successfully locking down the strong attack ofEast Asia Thanh Hoa, the Nghe An team's defense will continue to face the challenge of Carlos Fernandez and Joseph Mpande. While Joseph Mpande scored 2 goals against Song Lam Nghe An in the second leg of last season, Carlos Fernandez has also managed to leave 1 goal and 1 assist after 2 matches. With his smart running ability and diverse finishing ability, this Spanish striker is showing that he is capable of replacing Rimario Gordon in the attack of Hai Phong Club. However, if the Nghe An defense plays at the right form, this striker duo will hardly have the opportunity to improve their performance.

In the midfield, the confrontation between the duo Xuan Manh, Trong Hoang and the duo Viet Hung, Hai Huy is also worth noting. Midfielder Pham Xuan Manh will have a hard day at work when he has to keep up with his senior Hai Huy. This will be an extremely important task for the midfielder from Yen Thanh, because Hai Huy is the heart of the Hai Phong team's playing style.

Midfielder Pham Xuan Manh will have a hard day at work when he faces captain Hai Huy of the Hai Phong team. Photo: Xuan Thuy

Meanwhile, midfielder Trong Hoang will be the bridge for the Nghe team's attacks and he will often have to face former U23 Vietnam player Trieu Viet Hung on the away team. The winner of these confrontations will help the home team gain the initiative in the match at Vinh Stadium.

In addition, midfielders such as: Trong Hoang, Xuan Manh, orSouth China Seawill most likely be the scoring option for Song Lam Nghe An in this match, especially when the attack is the most disappointing line of the Nghe team at the moment. There is still no connection between Olaha and Jordy Soladio even though the duo is still trying their best. In the match against Dong A Thanh Hoa, the Belgian striker showed more positive signs, however, the final effect is still not there. Meanwhile,OlahaThere has not been much innovation and is easily predicted by opponents in the V.League. If Song Lam Nghe An's attack does not improve soon, coach Huy Hoang's team will hardly have a high position in the V.League 2023. And the problem of scoring goals is the most difficult problem for coach Huy Hoang at the moment.

Fortunately for the Nghe An team, the current defense of Hai Phong Club is not too strong. In the match against Becamex Binh Duong, the defense of the Hai Phong team continuously made mistakes, resulting in 2 goals conceded by former player Rimario Gordon. In the last round, although coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's ​​team kept a clean sheet to win 1-0, it was due to the excellence of goalkeeper Van Toan and the lack of luck of the Ho Chi Minh City Club's attack. The team from the city named after Uncle Ho had many great opportunities but unfortunately could not take advantage of them. If the defense of the Hai Phong team continues to play like in the first 2 matches, this will be an opportunity for Michael Olaha and Jordy Soladio to score their first goals in V.League 2023.

Hopefully rookie Jordy Soladio will have a chance in this match. Photo: Xuan Thuy

In addition, playing at home will be a huge advantage for the Nghe An team. In the last 4 matches against Hai Phong Club at home, Song Lam Nghe An won 3 matches, drew 1 match, scored 5 goals and did not concede any goals. In the 2022 V.League season, the team ofCoach Huy Hoanghad a resounding 3-0 victory. Therefore, Vinh Stadium will also be a solid support for Song Lam Nghe An players to gain their first victory in this year's season.

After an encouraging draw against Dong A Thanh Hoa Club, it is hoped that coach Huy Hoang's team will continue to have a day of high performance to bring victory to Nghe An fans.