Song Lam Nghe An and the courageous draw

Sharp counter-attacking style of play

After nearly two months of V.League break, Song Lam Nghe An has shown a completely new look. Not only improving their defense, the Nghe An team has also increased their effectiveness in counter-attacks.

Coach Phan Nhu Thuatapplied a 4-2-3-1 formation to approach the away match. This formation helped the team maintain solidity in defense, while creating sharp counter-attacks. Despite being overwhelmed by the home team in terms of ball possession, Song Lam Nghe An still demonstrated effective blocking ability.

On the offensive front, the Nghe An team also put considerable pressure on the Hanoi Police defense. Thanks to the smooth coordination between the two defensive midfielders, they not only controlled the midfield well but also limited the strength of the home team's stars. The supporting trio behind the striker created flexibility in counter-attacks, constantly threatening the opponent's goal.

Zaracho's impressive opening goal

Despite having less ball control, Song Lam Nghe An still created sharp attacks, notably Zaracho's opening goal. The situation started with Kuku's hard-fought ball steal, before he made an accurate pass for Zaracho to finish.

This goal is not only the result of the coordination between the two foreign players, but also proves the effectiveness of the tactics applied by coach Phan Nhu Thuat.

Red card and steel will

Despite having the advantage of leading, Song Lam Nghe An let the home team equalize just before the end of the first half. Things became more difficult when Van Bach received a direct red card in the 53rd minute after a dangerous foul, forcing the team to play with one less player for nearly the last 40 minutes of the match.

However, the Nghe An team showed their strong will and excellent defense. Under constant pressure from Hanoi Police, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's players maintained their concentration and organized a tight defense, preserving the draw until the end of the match.

Talking about the fighting spirit of his players, the head coach of Song Lam Nghe An shared: "In this match, my players fought with a brave spirit. In addition, we also had a bit of luck to make this valuable draw."

The draw against Hanoi Police proved the perseverance of the young players from Nghe An and is true to the philosophy of "steel spirit, beautiful victory" that the team is pursuing.

It can be said that a valuable point on the away field not only helps Song Lam Nghe An increase their score but also regains confidence for the players in the upcoming fierce relegation battle.