Song Lam Nghe An lost to Hong Linh Ha Tinh
(Baonghean.vn) - The defense played without concentration, the offense was too dependent on Phan Van Duc and their poor performance caused Song Lam Nghe An to lose at home against HL Ha Tinh.
In this match, SLNA kept almost the same starting lineup as in the victory over B. Binh Duong with the presence of goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang. Defenders Xuan Manh, Van Khanh, Igor Jelic, Ngoc Duc. Midfielders Phan Van Duc, Xuan Thang, Dinh Chau, Nguyen Van Duc. Playing highest was the striker pair Van Viet behind Bruno Henrique.
The turning point of the match unexpectedly came in the 32nd minute. From Tuan Hai's pass on the right wing, Walsh was in the right place at the right time to head the ball into the net from close range, putting the away team Ha Tinh ahead. The first half ended with a score of 1-0.
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| SLNA lost quickly to Ha Tinh. Photo: Duc Anh |
In the second half, SLNA raised their formation to find an equalizer. At the same time, they sent in a series of players and pushed Xuan Manh and Igor Jelic to play as midfielders and strikers. However, Coach Ngo Quang Truong's students still seemed stuck in finding a way into the opponent's goal. Meanwhile, HL Ha Tinh played an active defensive counter-attack.
In the 73rd minute, SLNA had the clearest chance to equalize when Bruno's header went wide of the post. In the final minutes, HL Ha Tinh could have doubled the gap if goalkeeper Van Hoang had not made excellent saves in two one-on-one situations.
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| Phan Van Duc did not score, SLNA could not win. Photo: Duc Anh |
In the 3rd minute of extra time, after a lightning counter-attack, Tuan Hai received a convenient cross and tapped the ball into the empty net, sealing a 2-0 victory for Ha Tinh.
Losing this match, SLNA dropped to 12th place with 10 points and only 1 draw (1 point) more than the bottom team HL Ha Tinh. The risk of being in the relegation group is present for coach Ngo Quang Truong and his team.
STARTING LINEUP
SLNA: ™ Van Hoang, Van Khanh, Igor Jelic, Xuan Manh, Ngoc Duc, Van Viet, Dinh Chau, Nguyen Van Duc (Manh Quynh, 37'), Xuan Thang (The Nhat, 59'), Phan Van Duc, Bruno Henrique
Ha Tinh: ™ Quang Tuan, Van Vi, Kelly, Van Nam, Xuan Hung, Hoang Anh (Trong Sang, 68'), Van Cong, Van Hiep (Akinade, 61'), Tuan Hai, Phi Son (Trung Hoc, 61'), Chevaughe Wash.
SLNA players are excited before the rematch with Phi Son at Vinh Stadium
(Baonghean.vn) - Song Lam Nghe An players had a chance to relax and play handball before the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. They will meet again with coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his old teammate Tran Phi Son in an emotional match.
