Viettel - SLNA: Grandstand B opens for free for fans to watch the 10-year match of 2 icons
(Baonghean.vn) - In the past, Song Lam Nghe An's away matches at The Cong's stadium were always fierce matches. Viettel Club - the descendant of The Cong, just promoted to V.League, will they have enough courage to keep 3 points against the Nghe team?
Before facing each other in round 8 of V.League 2019, SLNA had a disappointing draw against Nam Dinh FC right at home and still maintained 3rd place with 14 points. Meanwhile, Viettel is full of spirit after having their 3rd win this season and beating Quang Nam 2-0 right at Tam Ky Stadium.
In terms of numbers, SLNA is superior to the new V.League team. The Nghe An team has 5 matches without conceding a goal and although they lost to Hanoi 0-4, the total number of goals that SLNA (5) has conceded up to this point is still only more than Hanoi (4) and Ho Chi Minh City (3). Meanwhile, Viettel has conceded 9 times and scored 6 goals after 7 rounds.
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| Viettel Club faces SLNA for the first time. Photo: Goal |
At home, Viettel has played 3 matches and has 2 wins against Nam Dinh and Thanh Hoa. Meanwhile, SLNA has 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 away matches. However, SLNA is a team that plays spontaneously, the draw with Nam Dinh has somewhat reduced the excitement of the Nghe team.
Regarding the squad, SLNA will welcome the return of foreign player Alves Santos after his suspension and Xuan Manh will likely be able to play again. Meanwhile, Que Ngoc Hai will return after his suspension and be ready to face his hometown team.
The match at Hang Day Stadium is also noteworthy because João Paulo of Viettel and Michael Olaha of SLNA both have 3 goals this season. But only Olaha is the player who has won the title of best player of the match 3 times.
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| SLNA has a pretty good record on away field. Photo: On Sports |
The match between Viettel and SLNA is expected to recreate the fiery matches of the past between The Cong and SLNA. The confrontation between the team considered as “The Cong’s descendants” is rich in “soldier spirit”, while SLNA is a symbol of fiery playing style, rich in fighting spirit.
If SLNA wins 3 points against Viettel, coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his team will continue to secure a position in the top 3 when Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City clubs visit B. Binh Duong and S. Khanh Hoa respectively.
The match between Viettel Club and SLNA Club will take place at 7:00 p.m. on May 5 at Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi). According to information from the Organizing Committee, this match will be open to the public in the B stand of Hang Day Stadium for Nghe An fans to come and cheer.
EXPECTED LINEUP
Viettel:TM The Tai, Tien Dung, Gustavo, Kayo Cesar, Minh Tuan, Duy Thuong, Duc Chien, Hoang Duc, Ngoc Hai, Thanh Binh, Tien Anh
SLNA:TM Nguyen Manh, Dinh Hoang, Van Khanh, Damir Memovic, Dinh Dong, Xuan Manh, Van Binh, Khac Ngoc, The Cuong, Michael Olaha, Alves Santos.
Prediction: 0-1
Former football star Dang Phuong Nam: 'Que Ngoc Hai does not bring many advantages to Viettel against SLNA'
(Baonghean.vn) - Former The Cong player, Coach Dang Phuong Nam pointed out the problems of the home team Viettel before the match against Song Lam Nghe An in round 8 of V.League 2019.
