Song Lam Nghe An's mainstay midfielder sets goals before the match against Quang Nam

In round 18,Lam River Nghe Anhad a regrettable draw against Thanh Hoa. That result was not enough to create a safe distance from the bottom group.

More notably, Binh Dinh - the team chasing behind - won against Quang Nam, thereby narrowing the gap with Song Lam Nghe An to only 2 points.

Currently, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's team is ranked 12th on the rankings with 18 points, while Binh Dinh (the second-to-last team) has risen to 16 points. The situation makes the confrontation with Quang Nam more important than ever for the Nghe An team.

Sharing before the key match, midfielder Khac Ngoc - who is considered the "soul" of the midfield of Song Lam Nghe An affirmed the determination of the whole team: "Before the match with Quang Nam in round 19 of V.League 2024/25, the whole Song Lam Nghe An team is actively practicing. This is an important match, meaningful as a 6-point match for the winning team".

The player born in 1992 said that since he returned to wear the jersey of his hometown team, what he felt most clearly was the daily progress of his young teammates.

“Since I returned to play for Song Lam Nghe An, I have seen the players improve day by day. With each season, they play more confidently. Not only in football but in all other sports, athletes must play confidently to achieve the desired results.”

Khac Ngoc - who has played for many big teams in V.League such as Nam Dinh or Viettel... has been playing the role of leading the yellow team. His presence is a spiritual support for the young players during the fierce period of the season.

Looking at the current situation, Song Lam Nghe An clearly understands that a victory over Quang Nam is not just 3 simple points but also a huge mental boost in the journey to find a ticket to stay in the league. At Vinh Stadium - which has always been a solid spiritual support for the Nghe team, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team set a goal of not being allowed to stumble.

Khac Ngoc shared: "When playing at home, Song Lam Nghe An's goal in round 19 is a win, and the worst case scenario is not to lose. Personally, I set a goal for myself to try to play well in each match and helping the team stay in the league is the result I most desire."

V.League 2024/25 is entering the final stage and there is not much chance to correct mistakes. The competition at the bottom of the table is extremely fierce, with only a few points difference that can change the situation. In that context, the match between Song Lam Nghe An and Quang Nam has greater value than a normal match. A victory could help the Nghe team create a safer distance from the bottom group.

With the leadership of experienced pillars such as Khac Ngoc, Van Khanh, plus home field advantage, Song Lam Nghe An is facing a great opportunity in round 19 to win maximum points and continue steadily on the journey to stay in the highest playground of Vietnamese football./.