September poses 'danger and opportunity' for Song Lam Nghe An

Vinh Stadium Support

Vinh Stadium is always the biggest support ofLam River Nghe Anin recent seasons. Last season, thanks to their impressive performance at home, the Nghe An team was able to make a strong breakthrough in the final stages to successfully stay in the league. Coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team always play very confidently every time they play at Vinh Stadium, which helps them create an overwhelming game, thereby achieving favorable results.

This year's season is no exception. In the second round, right at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An created a surprise when defeating the defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh with a score of 2-1. It was not only a victory with meaningful points, but also an important mental boost for the whole team to be more confident for the upcoming journey.

In the next two matches, the Nghe An team will host Hong Linh Ha Tinh (on September 21) and Ho Chi Minh City Police (on September 27) at home. This will be an opportunity for coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team to achieve favorable results, thereby consolidating their position on the V.League rankings.

Foreign soldiers in action

In the first three rounds of the season, the trio of foreign rookies Carlos Enrique, Julian Garcia and Reon Dale Moore have yet to leave much of a significant mark. This is not too surprising as they have only recently arrived at Vinh Stadium, their physical condition is not yet at an ideal level, and especially they have not had enough time to fully integrate into the team's general playing style.

However, the V.League break will be a valuable time for these new players. This is the ideal time for foreign players to recover their physical strength, get used to the harsh competition environment in Vietnam, and at the same time shorten the distance with their teammates both on and off the field.

Nghe An fans are expecting Carlos Enrique to become a reliable transit station in the midfield area, bringing certainty and rhythm in the way the ball is deployed. Meanwhile,Reon Dale Mooreis expected to become Michael Olaha's new partner in attack - the duo can form a formidable "twin". Julian Garcia, after an unsuccessful debut, also has the opportunity to correct his mistakes and prove his true worth in the Nghe An team's defense.

The upcoming two matches at Vinh Stadium will be the perfect test for this trio. Not only will it be an opportunity for them to demonstrate their individual abilities, but it will also be a time to prove that the investments made by the team's management are completely correct. If Enrique, Garcia and Moore are able to "get into the groove" in time, it will be an important catalyst to help Song Lam Nghe An move towards positive results in the thorny road ahead.

2 tough opponents

However, in the next two rounds, Song Lam Nghe An will welcome Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh City Police - two very "tough" opponents who are in the top group. After three rounds, both teams have earned 6 points (2 wins, 1 loss), along with pragmatic play and tightly organized defense.

In addition, both teams have quality squads with individuals who can create breakthroughs. Hong Linh Ha Tinh has Atshimene Charles - the striker who scored against Song Lam Nghe An at Vinh Stadium last season, while Ho Chi Minh City Police has Nguyen Tien Linh - the number one striker of the Vietnam team and experienced foreign player Schorr Utzig Raphael.

In addition, in recent matches against Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh City Police (the predecessor of Ho Chi Minh City Club), Song Lam Nghe An only had draws.

Therefore, the next 2 matches will not be easy for the Nghe team.

Poor form in September

One thing that worries fans is the unimpressive performance of the Vinh home team in September. In recent seasons, Song Lam Nghe An only had 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in matches taking place this month. Last season alone, they only won exactly 1 point in September after 2 opening matches.

With such statistics, it is clear that September is always a "vulnerable" period forNghe An football teamIn the context of having to continuously face two tough opponents, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team need to be very alert in preparation, both tactically and mentally.

However, with the home field advantage, along with the determination of the entire team, Nghe An fans can fully hope for good results for their hometown team in the upcoming 2 matches at V.League.