Song Lam Nghe An - Hoang Anh Gia Lai: A match of dedication?

The “graduation” match of the young players

After the victory over SHB Da Nang, Song Lam Nghe An is on the right track with a policy of using many young players in the final stages of the season. Among the names given the maximum opportunity to play this season, the most notable are goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet, Tran Nam Hai, Dinh Xuan Tien, Tran Manh Quynh, Ngo Van Luong... who have performed very well.

Among them, Dinh Xuan Tien has scored 4 goals and is gradually becoming a pillar of Song Lam Nghe An. In the match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai, it is likely that the above names will continue to be given opportunities and after this match, they have gained extremely valuable experiences. More importantly, through this match, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will have a summary and evaluation of the faces worthy of being included in the list next season.

There is another reason for Nghe An fans to be excited about this match because in the first leg, Song Lam Nghe An won convincingly 3-1 right at Vinh Stadium with goals from Olaha, Soladio and Xuan Tien. In this match, there will be no foreign players Soladio and Vytas but Olaha will most likely still be in the starting lineup.

Regarding the force, Song Lam Nghe An still has some injuries that have not fully recovered such as defender Ho Van Cuong and Tran Dinh Hoang. Some players such as central defender Thai Ba Sang and Nguyen Xuan Binh have relapsed injuries. However, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will likely have the service of Tran Dinh Tien - a player with the ability to create breakthroughs for Song Lam Nghe An.

A match of dedication?

The match is considered a tribute to the home fans, and it is likely that goalkeeper Van Hoang will continue to be given the opportunity after his excellent performance in the previous match. In the defense, Vuong Van Huy, Mai Sy Hoang, Que Ngoc Hai, Le Van Thanh and Tran Nam Hai are the best names of Song Lam Nghe An at this time.

In midfield, young players such as Dinh Xuan Tien, Tran Dinh Tien and Tran Manh Quynh will also have high expectations. Meanwhile, in attack, young striker Ngo Van Luong has a great chance of starting alongside Michael Olaha. Although he has not reached the level of his senior Phan Van Duc, the player wearing the number 20 shirt of Song Lam Nghe An has made clear progress after 7 matches.

In the past, the matches between Song Lam Nghe An and Hoang Anh Gia Lai always received special attention from fans. In the times the two teams met at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An only lost 1 match, won 14 matches, and drew 4 matches. It can be affirmed that Hoang Anh Gia Lai is a very suitable opponent for Song Lam Nghe An when the Nghe team plays at home.

If we win all 3 points in this match,Lam River Nghe Anwill get 25 points and top Group B at the end of the 2023 season. This cannot be considered a very good achievement, but in a season where Song Lam Nghe An faces many difficulties in terms of personnel, has many unlucky matches and a transition period between the old and young generations, the spirit of dedication is probably the most important thing for Nghe An audiences at this time.

Song Lam Nghe An Club opens stand B to thank fans

The match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai on August 11 at Vinh Stadium will be the final match of the 2023 season of Song Lam Nghe An Club. To express their appreciation to the audience and fans who have always trusted and accompanied Song Lam Nghe An FC, Stand B will be open for free so that Vinh Stadium can have a complete farewell match for the season. In particular, Song Lam Nghe An FC will send the audience 12 balls signed by the players when the final whistle sounds. Vinh Stadium's Organizing Committee also has a lucky draw program for the audience who have purchased tickets to Stand A. This is considered a thank you and a promise to see you again in the new season 2023/2024.