Midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien: 'This victory is the motivation for us to go further'

On the evening of March 30, at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An Club won 2-1 against Dong Thap Club. Although highly rated, Song Lam Nghe An encountered many difficulties against a determined opponent. However, with the courage and support of the audience at Vinh Stadium, the Nghe An team won to advance to the semi-finals.

Entering the field at the beginning of the second half, midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien played very aggressively and was also the one who scored the second goal.

Speaking after the match, midfielder Xuan Tien said: "We prepared carefully for this match and are very happy to achieve the desired result. Dong Thap is a tough opponent, they caused us many difficulties. But the whole team played together, followed the coaching staff's tactics and most importantly won."

The young midfielder also emphasized the importance of fans: "The enthusiastic cheering of the audience at Vinh Stadium gives us more strength. When playing with the support of home fans, we always have greater motivation. This is an important victory and a stepping stone for the team to be more confident in the next matches."

Xuan Tien affirmed that the whole team will continue to make efforts: "We will not stop here. Song Lam Nghe An's goal is to go further and if possible, win the championship. We know that the upcoming matches will be much more difficult, but the team will fight with the highest spirit."

Meanwhile, coach Phan Nhu Thuat also has high expectations for his student: "Xuan Tien still has a lot of potential to develop. I believe that he will improve more and more and contribute more to the team. Tien is a player with good attacking ability, especially in handling and finishing in the penalty area. He is always an important factor, especially in matches where the team needs goals" - Mr. Thuat emphasized.

The captain of Song Lam Nghe An also mentioned the difficulties in the match: "When facing a First Division team, we did not use foreign players, which affected the cohesion in the playing style, especially in the attack. However, Xuan Tien and his teammates showed a commendable fighting spirit. After the personnel changes, the team played better and achieved the set goal."

The victory over Dong Thap helped Song Lam Nghe An win a ticket to the semi-finals of the 2025 National Cup. But for now, the Nghe An team will temporarily forget this victory to prepare for the confrontation with Ho Chi Minh City club, in round 17 of the 2024/25 V-League./.