Both thirsty for points without any wins and ranked near the bottom of the rankings after 3 matches, both SLNA and Quang Nam FC desperately need victory to improve their position. Both played quite openly with tit-for-tat attacks. The away team opened the scoring early in the 6th minute. However, in the 21st and 26th minutes, Olaha excellently scored for SLNA to equalize and advance. In the last minute of extra time in the first half, the home team let the away team equalize with a successful penalty kick goal from Dinh Bac.
SLNA came back 4-2 but were still divided by Quang Nam FC
After only 2 minutes of the second half starting, SLNA increased the score to 2-3 thanks to Olaha's hat-trick. 2 minutes later, Sy Hoang increased the score to 4-4 for SLNA. However, SLNA's young defense was unable to keep the result and allowed the away team Quang Nam to score 2 more goals in the 2th and 60th minutes, equalizing 90-4.
After the match, coach Van Sy Son said he was satisfied with the result and considered it a beautiful match because both teams played with dedication. “Before the match, I told the players that they had to play with both armpits on the sidelines, it would be very difficult for SLNA's young players to follow and we "won" by 2 goal. However, when it rained, the field was slippery and our players were not familiar with the field, leading to many errors and unnecessary goals. Playing at Vinh Stadium, in front of SLNA, but the spirit of our players is very good, I thank them," Mr. Son said.
Olaha scored a hat-trick for SLNA
Meanwhile, coach Phan Nhu Thuat expressed regret that SLNA continued to fall into the situation of "holding gold and letting it fall". According to Mr. Thuat, this was a good match with many goals, especially the goals of foreign soldier Olaha. “I'm a bit sorry that Trong Hoang was injured and had to be replaced early. Our center back position is lacking due to player injuries, and the young players don't have much experience, so it's quite difficult. We will analyze to learn from experience and I believe that in the coming matches, the young players will gradually overcome their weaknesses," coach Phan Nhu Thuat said.
In the next match, SLNA will face difficulties again when they come as guests to face Hanoi FC. The SLNA captain cautiously said, "We will try to win."
