Round 14 V.League: Than Quang Ninh confident, SLNA cautious
(Baonghean.vn) – Although many important players are absent, the Nghe An team is still determined to welcome Than Quang Ninh in the opening match of the second leg of V.League 2017 on Saturday afternoon at Vinh Stadium.
Regarding SLNA's squad, Dinh Hoang has not yet recovered from his injury to play, Tuan Tai and Manh Hung also have different injuries. Van Khanh, Sy Nam and Van Vinh also have to sit out because they have received 3 yellow cards. However, that does not mean that the Nghe An team is not determined to welcome Than Quang Ninh.
Coach Nguyen Duc Thang said: "The trio Van Khanh, Sy Nam and Van Vinh are all important pillars of SLNA and their absence will be a big loss for us.
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| SLNA's coaching staff is working with foreign players before the deadline to finalize foreign players on June 29 - Photo: Trung Kien |
The big win over Ho Chi Minh City in the second leg of the semi-final does not mean much, it only shows the effort and determination of the whole team. However, through the good results and the effect brought by the National Cup, the players will be more confident when starting the difficult second leg of the V.League 2017.
I still appreciate and have great respect for Than Quang Ninh. This is a strong team, with quality foreign players, investment and great reinforcement to compete for the Top medals in V.League. Surely the upcoming match will be a difficult match for SLNA. However, when playing at home, with the spirit being very high after winning the right to enter the semi-finals of the National Cup, the goal of the whole team is still to get 3 full points against T.Quang Ninh."
On the side of Than Quang Ninh, midfielder Hai Huy said: “We are preparing well for the match against SLNA tomorrow. The home team is playing with 1 foreign player and that is a certain advantage for Than Quang Ninh. Our goal is to win at Vinh Stadium.”
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| Meeting SLNA, Than Quang Ninh will play with 2 foreign players and 1 naturalized player - Photo: Trung Kien |
To prepare for this match, Than Quang Ninh moved to Vinh right after the match against SHB Da Nang in the quarter-finals of the National Cup (June 16). For SLNA, it is likely that there will be certain adjustments in the defense in tomorrow's match, the central defender pair will be Ngoc Hai - Minh Duc. Playing on the 2 wings can be Ngoc Duc and Xuan Manh or The Nhat will replace Sy Nam. The Nghe team will have to be highly vigilant because their opponent in tomorrow's match will take the field with 2 foreign strikers Patiyo, Dyachenko and 1 naturalized player Trung Hieu.
Trung Kien
