After more than a month off for U22 Vietnam to compete in the 32nd SEA Games, coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team returned to V.League with an away match at Vinh Stadium at 6:00 p.m. on May 20. This is considered a fairly balanced and highly anticipated match.
Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Song Lam Nghe An are both aiming for a win to create momentum for the top 8 race. Photo: VPF.
More than half of the first phase of Nightwolf V.League 1 - 2023 has passed, the race to the top 8 is becoming more unpredictable than ever. A series of names in the middle of the rankings have quite similar scores such as: Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Viettel, Khanh Hoa and Song Lam Nghe An. Hong Linh Ha Tinh is no exception.
Currently, the Hong Mountain football team is ranked 6th with 9 points. Meanwhile, the neighbor Song Lam has 8 points, 1 point less but is ranked 9th due to the difference in goal difference. A victory at this time will be a big step forward for the top 8 race for the "neighbor" team of Hong Linh Ha Tinh. With that nature, the match between the two neighboring teams promises to be a fiery match.
Trong Hoang and his teammates are regaining their form. Photo: VPF.
On the Song Lam Nghe An side, after a shaky start, coach Huy Hoang and his team have just enjoyed the joy of a resounding 3-1 victory over Hoang Anh Gia Lai, ending a series of draws and losses. This victory also reopened the door of trust for Nghe An fans as the team has shown positive changes in recent matches.
Captain Que Ngoc Hai still played consistently with high form, effectively attacking and defending. The midfield with Trong Hoang, Pham Xuan Manh and Dinh Xuan Tien played very energetically, controlling the ball well in the midfield area.
Another highlight worth mentioning is the striker duo Olaha and Soladio Kandolo. Finishing used to be considered a difficult “problem” for these foreign strikers but seems to have improved significantly. Currently, Olaha has 2 goals while Soladio has 3 goals. This pair also has 3 assists and often find each other to create many dangerous situations.
Hong Linh Ha Tinh is completely confident before the away match at Vinh Stadium. Photo: VPF.
If Song Lam Nghe An is considered to be gradually regaining good form, Hong Linh Ha Tinh fans can still be completely confident with what the whole team is showing. That is Paulo Pinto with good technique and vision, abundant physical strength helps him always maintain the central area. Next to him is captain midfielder Dinh Thanh Trung as well as Bui Van Duc - a player who is showing enthusiasm in every step. Believe that the midfield of the Hong mountain team can play equally with Trong Hoang and Xuan Manh.
The 3 foreign players of Hong Linh Ha Tinh are all in very good form.
In defense, Janclesio is still considered a "steel shield" - a solid pillar in front of goalkeeper Duong Quang Tuan's goal. Meanwhile, in the front line, Diallo is flying high with 4 goals. With his mobility, this foreign striker will certainly cause Song Lam Nghe An's defense many difficulties.
During the more than 1 month break, Hong Linh Ha Tinh has participated in 7 friendly matches to maintain their form. The team's spirit is also high with a 3-0 victory over Becamex Binh Duong before. The return of young player Nguyen Ngoc Thang with the bronze medal of SEA Games 32 will certainly be a great source of motivation to strengthen the team's determination to win the away match at Vinh Stadium.
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