The situation of former goalkeeper of Song Lam Nghe An at Hanoi club

"Steel Shield"

At the beginning of the 2020 season, with the departure of Tran Nguyen Manh, Song Lam Nghe An successfully recruited Nguyen Van Hoang. As soon as he arrived at Vinh Stadium, the former U23 Vietnam goalkeeper was immediately appreciated by coach Ngo Quang Truong.

In his first season playing for his hometown team, Nguyen Van Hoang played 15 matches with a total of 1,350 minutes. Nguyen Van Hoang's excellence helped Song Lam Nghe An become the team with the 4th fewest goals conceded in V.League 2020 (21 goals).

And in the next 2 seasons, the number 1 position in the goal of Song Lam Nghe An still belonged to the goalkeeper from Tan Ky. As long as he did not suffer from injury or penalty cards, Nguyen Van Hoang was always named in the starting lineup by the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An.

However, things did not go smoothly for the former Saigon FC goalkeeper towards the end of the 2023 season. With the team's poor form, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang and then coach Phan Nhu Thuat made some personnel changes.

Surprisingly, in the goalkeeper position, Nguyen Van Viet was chosen by the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An, not the familiar face Nguyen Van Hoang. According to statistics, in V.League 2023, the goalkeeper born in 1995 only played in 4 matches.

"Supporting" role

Last season ended, which was also the time when the contract between Nguyen Van Hoang and Song Lam Nghe An expired. Not long after leaving the Nghe An team, Nguyen Van Hoang decided to join the Hanoi Club, hoping to play more.

However, Nguyen Van Hoang had to "disillusion" because he was often "ignored" by the coaching staff of Hanoi Club. Up to now, the 29-year-old goalkeeper has only stood in the goal of the capital team a total of 6 times (4 times in V.League, 1 time in National Cup and 1 time in AFC Champions League).

Overall, Nguyen Van Hoang's performances for Hanoi FC were quite impressive. Remember, in the final match of the AFC Champions League group stage against Urawa Red Diamonds, Nguyen Van Hoang played excellently, typically the successful penalty save (in the 10th minute), contributing greatly to the capital team's 2-1 victory.

Unfortunately, under the guidance of coach Iwamasa Daiki, Nguyen Van Hoang "had no place to show his talent". Continuously in recent matches at V.League 2023/2024, the former goalkeeper of Saigon andLam River Nghe Anmust make a backup plan for the junior Quan Van Chuan.

It is worth mentioning that Quan Van Chuan does not always play confidently. Most recently, in the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh in round 18, the goalkeeper from Tuyen Quang had an inaccurate handling situation that caused the ball to bounce back after Vu Quang Nam's free kick, allowing Lam Anh Quang to score the equalizer 2-2 for the home team.

Obviously, Nguyen Van Hoang is "out of favor" at Hang Day Stadium. This is quite surprising, because Nguyen Van Hoang is a talented and experienced goalkeeper. However, Nguyen Van Hoang still has many opportunities ahead to prove his ability./.