Song Lam Nghe An and the courageous draw.

Sharp counter-attacking style of play

After nearly two months of V.League hiatus, Song Lam Nghe An has showcased a completely new look. Not only have they improved their defensive capabilities, but the team from Nghe An has also enhanced the effectiveness of their counter-attacks.

Coach Phan Nhu ThuatThey adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation to approach the away game. This formation helped the team maintain defensive solidity while creating sharp counter-attacking opportunities. Despite being outplayed by the home team in terms of ball possession, Song Lam Nghe An still demonstrated effective interception capabilities.

On the attacking 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 minimized the strength of the home team's star players. The trio supporting behind the striker created flexibility in counter-attacks, constantly threatening the opponent's goal.

Zaracho's impressive opening goal

Despite having less possession, Song Lam Nghe An still created sharp attacking moves, most notably Zaracho's opening goal. The situation began with Kuku's determined ball recovery, before he delivered an accurate pass for Zaracho to finish and score.

This goal was not only the result of the coordination between the two foreign players, but also demonstrated the effectiveness of the tactics applied by coach Phan Như Thuật.

Red card and steely resolve

Despite taking the lead, Song Lam Nghe An conceded an equalizer to the home team just before the end of the first half. Things became even more difficult when Van Bach received a direct red card in the 53rd minute after a dangerous foul, leaving the team playing with ten men for almost the final 40 minutes of the match.

However, the Nghe An team showed indomitable spirit and excellent defensive capabilities. Despite constant pressure from Hanoi Police, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's players maintained their focus and organized their defense tightly, preserving the draw until the end of the match.

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

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

It can be said that a valuable point away from home not only helped Song Lam Nghe An increase their points total but also restored confidence to the players in the upcoming tough relegation battle.