Coach Duc Thang and his team are optimistic before the match against S. Khanh Hoa BVN
(Baonghean.vn) - This afternoon, March 17, SLNA had their last training session to prepare for round 2 of V.League 2018. Without key player Tran Nguyen Manh, SLNA had to "welcome" a new injury case. However, coach Duc Thang and his team are still full of determination and confidence.
After 4 quite successful matches at AFC Cup 2018, topping Group H with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, SLNA officially entered V.League with a good start. Before welcoming S. Khanh Hoa BVN, coach Duc Thang received good news about the squad when goalkeeper Le Van Hung, midfielder Vo Ngoc Toan and defender Pham Manh Hung had fully recovered.
However, during this afternoon's training session, young striker Ho Phuc Tinh suffered a serious injury after a collision with a teammate. According to the initial diagnosis of the medical team, the striker born in 1994 may have suffered a muscle tear and will definitely not be able to play in tomorrow's match.
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Striker Ho Phuc Tinh was injured right before the start of V.League 2018. Photo: Ngoc Huyen |
Before the opening match of V.League 2018, Coach Duc Thang said: “After the matches at AFC Cup, the audience has somewhat seen the team's determination in this year's season and is looking forward to the opening match of V.League. The opponent S. Khanh Hoa BVN has many young players, with even technique. We hope to give the audience a fair play match and good results. Any coach, any player hopes to have a high ranking at the end of the season. However, we aim to strive in each match, each match is like a final and SLNA always creates comfort for the players every time they are on the field".
As for Que Ngoc Hai, who will replace Nguyen Manh as captain, he was excited about the opening match of the V.League: “I am very excited to wait for the match against S. Khanh Hoa BVN. I think that SLNA is now stable in terms of squad and the difference will definitely come from the Vinh stadium stands. Fans will come to the stadium in larger numbers thanks to the U23 Vietnam effect. Personally, I have complete confidence in young players like Phan Van Duc or Pham Xuan Manh, their spirit and confidence are also on the rise. And the whole team is also eager to dedicate to the fans a match that shows the spirit and identity of SLNA”.
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Before the opening day of V.League, SLNA Fans Association came to the stadium to wish the players a happy birthday to give them more motivation. Photo: Ngoc Huyen |
Tomorrow, it is likely that goalkeeper Le Van Hung will continue to replace Nguyen Manh in goal. In addition, SLNA will also play with two foreign players, Michael Olaha and Osmar Francisco. In particular, the strong return of Dinh Hoang also helps coach Duc Thang have more options in attack as well as defense.
According to the ticket issuance plan of Vinh Stadium Organizing Committee, tickets will be sold at the following denominations:
1. Season Package Ticket:
- A1: 900,000 VND/year
- A3: 750,000 VND/year
(Including matches at AFC Cup, V.League and National Cup in 2018_
2. Tickets for each match:
- Stand A1: 70,000 VND
- Stand A 2, A3: 60,000 VND
- Stand B: 30,000 VND
- Stand C, D: 20,000 VND
(The club will sell tickets 1 day before and on the day of the match depending on each match).

Que Ngoc Hai "reveals" the difference of SLNA in the 2018 season
(Baonghean.vn) - Before the match against S. Khanh Hoa BVN tomorrow (March 18) at Vinh Stadium in the second round of V.League 2018, center back Que Ngoc Hai is confident that SLNA will get good results and believes that Nghe An fans will make a difference for the team in the new season.