Center back Hoang Van Khanh: Song Lam Nghe An always plays with the highest determination

April 20 evening at Vinh Stadium, ClubLam River Nghe Anhad a 1-1 draw against Quang Nam in round 19 of V-League 2024/25. This draw cannot reassure fans, but what Hoang Van Khanh and his teammates showed in this match shows that the team is still maintaining its fighting spirit.

Commenting on the draw against Quang Nam Club, captain Hoang Van Khanh frankly said: “For the whole team, a draw at home is not satisfactory. But in the current situation, this is still a valuable point for the whole team to continue trying in the journey ahead.”

Talking about the only goal that Song Lam Nghe An conceded in the match, Hoang Van Khanh admitted that a mistake from the defense opened up an opportunity for striker number 33 of Quang Nam to shoot from afar accurately: "Because the defense of Song Lam Nghe An played without concentration, they lost the ball and led to the goal. But we must also praise the opposing team's striker, that finish was really good. That goal was a stern reminder that, at the crucial moment of the season, any negligence can cost valuable points."

The situation became even more tense when in the match at the same time, Da Nang surprisingly held Nam Dinh to a draw, thereby continuing to closely pursue the group above. With only 1 point from this match, Song Lam Nghe An is still in the danger zone, and the current play-off ticket can completely change hands if the Nghe team does not break away in time.

The real challenge awaits Song Lam Nghe An in the coming rounds. They will have to play away against The Cong Viettel and Hai Phong, two experienced and difficult opponents, before returning to Vinh Stadium to welcome Hanoi Club, a team that always knows how to put pressure. The difficult schedule requires the whole team to be fully focused and play with the spirit of having nothing to lose.

However, the positive thing that can be noted is the fighting spirit of the Nghe An team. “In every match, Song Lam Nghe An has a great determination, considering each match as a final, with the hope of having a good result when the season ends. Each upcoming match will not be just 3 simple points, but a chance to survive, a place to show the bravery and pride of the most traditional team in V-League”. Hoang Van Khanh emphasized.

However, to realize the goal of staying in the league, Song Lam Nghe An needs to improve many aspects, especially the stability of the defense and the ability to connect between the lines. The lesson from the draw with Quang Nam is clear, even the smallest mistake can cost the whole season./.