Song Lam Nghe An vs Hong Linh Ha Tinh: Offense to make up for defense?

First of all, it must be affirmed that Song Lam Nghe An has a more solid attack than defense. With Michael Olaha, Benjamin Kuku, Tran Manh Quynh or Ngo Van Luong, the Nghe An team can completely organize quality attacks towards goalkeeper Nguyen Thanh Tung's goal.

But to have those quality attacks, first of allCoach Pham Anh Tuanmust create confidence for students. Boldly hold the ball and coordinate instead of just waiting for long passes over the line.

Hong Linh Ha Tinh's defense has also played quite well in the last 2 matches. Especially in the match against the defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. The concentration of Adou Leygley Minh, Helerson or Mai Sy Hoang has helped them only concede 1 goal and are currently sitting comfortably in 2nd place on the V.League rankings.

However, the defense of the neighboring team is not without weaknesses. The communication between the foreign central defender duo (1 foreign player, 1 overseas Vietnamese player) and the domestic players is not good yet. This is the reason for the loss in the recent match against SHB Da Nang.

Besides, with the two wingsHong Linh Ha TinhFrequently moving up to join the attack is a weakness that the Nghe An team can exploit. The problem is that the midfield of Song Lam Nghe An must have sharp passes to create space for the wingers to run up.

In the recent match against SHB Da Nang, Hong Linh Ha Tinh's defense was also confused many times in the home team's side attacks. Therefore, side attacks are probably the most feasible option for the Nghe An team in the upcoming match.

Aerial balls are also a notable aspect for Song Lam Nghe An to exploit in set pieces. Although the duo Adou Leygley Minh and Helerson are tall, the defense of Hong Linh Ha Tinh still appears to be quite passive in aerial situations.

However, in these set pieces, the Nghe An team can only rely on Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku. Therefore, the performance of this Nigerian duo will decide the outcome of the upcoming match at Vinh Stadium.

On the other hand, with the defense lacking many key players, Song Lam Nghe An can only hope for the talent of goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet and the efforts of the young players. This match is predicted to be a difficult and arduous match for the defense of the Nghe team. Because they will have to face the striker who is in very good form, Geovane Magno. The Brazilian striker just scored a hat-trick to help Hong Linh Ha Tinh in the last round.

Not only that, this striker also contributed a lot to the overall playing style of coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team. Geovane's graceful dribbling and smart passes helped Hong Linh Ha Tinh have dangerous attacking situations. Locking down Geovane will be an extremely important task for Song Lam Nghe An's defense in this match.

Besides, the defense without foreign players of Nghe An team will also have to face "strongman" Mbo Noel or the old duo Tran Dinh Tien and Nguyen Trong Hoang. It can be said that keeping a clean sheet in this match is a miracle for coach Pham Anh Tuan's team.

Difficulties are surroundingLam River Nghe AnOnly solidarity and utmost efforts can help coach Pham Anh Tuan's team overcome these difficulties.

Hopefully, the Nghe team will have an excellent match, thereby getting a favorable result at Vinh stadium.