Goalkeeper Van Viet injured, Song Lam Nghe An in trouble

According to information from the ClubLam River Nghe An, the goalkeeper from Tan Ky suffered a thigh injury in the recent match against Hai Phong. Currently, Van Viet has not been able to return to training with the team and is being actively cared for by the club's medical team.

Less than 3 days until the match against Hanoi FC, the possibility of the number 1 goalkeeper of the Nghe An team playing is becoming very uncertain.

Van Viet's injury is a huge loss for Song Lam Nghe An, especially in the context that they are about to face Hanoi FC. This is a team that owns one of the strongest attacking lines in the tournament. In this year's season, Van Viet has played 21 matches for the Vinh team and has always been considered a reliable stopper in the goal.

Van Viet’s strengths lie not only in his quick reflexes and ability to control the penalty area, but also in his calmness and composure in big matches. He always maintains a high level of concentration, knows how to read situations and makes reasonable entrances and exits. These are qualities that not every goalkeeper in the V.League can maintain consistently throughout a season.

The match against Hai Phong in round 21 was a clear demonstration of Van Viet's impressive performance. Facing the terrible pressure from the home team's attack with a total of 20 shots on target, Van Viet played an excellent match. He continuously made saves that discouraged Fred and Lucao (Hai Phong). In particular, two saves in the 45th and 85th minutes kept a valuable point for the Nghe team right at the fiery Lach Tray.

Van Viet's excellence was also recognized by his opponents. Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem of Hai Phong Club praised him after the match: "Not only in this match but in many previous matches, Van Viet made some amazing saves. His excellence caused our attack to face many difficulties. When we continuously shoot but cannot score, the players easily fall into a depressed state. He was the key factor in helping Song Lam Nghe An keep a clean sheet in this match."

With Van Viet possibly not participating in the upcoming match, the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An will have to consider an alternative plan. Most likely, young goalkeeper Cao Van Binh, who is the number 1 goalkeeper of U22 Vietnam, will be given the opportunity. Van Binh just had a successful international friendly tournament in China (CFA Team China 2025). With an impressive performance, the goalkeeper born in 2005 was honored as "Best Goalkeeper of the tournament".

The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Hanoi FC in round 22 promises to be very difficult, and the goalkeeper position will play a key role in deciding the success or failure of the Nghe team.

The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Hanoi FC will take place at Vinh Stadium at 6:00 p.m. on May 10.