What tactics will Song Lam Nghe An use when facing Ninh Binh FC?
Round 10 of V.League 2025/26, Song Lam Nghe An will travel to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu to face the top team Ninh Binh. This is the team that owns the strongest attack in the tournament and has the most stable performance.
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Before this away trip, Song Lam Nghe An faced many difficulties in terms of personnel. Young central defender Le Nguyen Hoang still could not return due to a thigh injury, while defensive midfielder Phan Ba Quyen had to sit out because he had received 3 yellow cards.
The absence of Ba Quyen is considered a significant loss. In round 9, he played prominently in the role of anchor midfielder, contributing to the SLNA squad's better balance between attack and defense. With his passionate playing style, not afraid of collisions and good interception ability, Ba Quyen is considered a "steel shield" in the midfield of the Nghe An team.
Quang Vinh will most likely be assigned to replace him in this position. Although not as strong as Ba Quyen, the young player has a calm playing style, distributes the ball reasonably and supports well in controlling the tempo of the match.
Tactically, Coach Van Sy Son will likely maintain the familiar 4-1-4-1 formation, the system that helped SLNA have a fairly stable game in the draw with SHB Da Nang in round 9. However, the arrangement of personnel in the midfield and attack will have adjustments to adapt to strong opponents.
The return of striker Dale Moore after his suspension has brought new hope to the attack. The Trinidad & Tobago striker will likely be deployed as the highest striker, while Olaha will be moved down to play as a shuttle midfielder. This plan was applied by coach Van Sy Son in the match against Cong An Ha Noi and brought clear results.
When dropping deeper, Olaha is able to keep the ball, create a wall and launch attacks. The Nigerian also actively supports the defense, helping the team maintain cohesion between the lines. In addition, Khac Ngoc continues to take on the role of organizer, connecting the play and providing breakthrough passes to the two wings, where Van Luong and Manh Quynh will play the role of creating pressure with their technique and diverse crossing ability.
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Ninh Binh is the most impressive team in V.League this season. Under the guidance of coach Gerard Albadalejo, the rookie team has shown a versatile attacking style of play, with quick and effective coordination. After 9 rounds, Ninh Binh has scored 21 goals, with the trio Daniel, Rodrigues and Hoang Duc contributing more than half of the goals.
Not only attacking in a variety of ways, Ninh Binh also maintained a very high intensity of play, pressing continuously and controlling the ball firmly. In the draw with Binh Duong in the previous round, they still maintained their dominance and created a series of scoring opportunities. Coach Gerard shared after the match: "We do not care about the position of other teams. The important thing is that Ninh Binh must focus on what they do well and overcome their weaknesses."
That statement shows the confidence and tactical discipline of the team from the ancient capital. With home field advantage and stable performance, Ninh Binh is expected to proactively control the game and put great pressure on SLNA's field.
Facing a strong and rising opponent, Song Lam Nghe An understands that the goal of 1 point is completely reasonable. A draw away from home will not only help coach Van Sy Son and his team maintain their spirit but also create a foundation to gradually improve their position on the rankings.
Sharing before the match, Coach Van Sy Son affirmed: “We will try to adjust our tactics to suit the current personnel. Although the team is facing difficulties, the spirit of solidarity and fighting spirit of the players makes me very proud. When confidence returns, Song Lam Nghe An will have better results. The season is still long. The whole team will take steady steps and I believe that we will overcome this difficult period with the fiery spirit of Nghe people.”
With a reasonable strategy, high team spirit and consistency in playing style, Song Lam Nghe An has reason to believe in a positive result at Hoa Lu. A point against the top team will be an affirmation that SLNA is gradually finding itself again.
