In the first round of Night Wolf V.League 2023, Song Lam Nghe An led Da Nang but they were unable to defend the victory, letting the opponent equalize almost immediately.
Song Lam Nghe An entered the new season with a heavy loss of force. No. 1 striker Phan Van Duc switched to Hanoi Police, while captain Hoang Van Khanh came to play for Nam Dinh. That makes coach Huy Hoang very cautious when setting goals for the team in the new season.
As for Da Nang, their squad is more stable, when coach Phan Thanh Hung has brought in some old players such as Giang Tran Quach Tan, Ha Minh Tuan; besides bringing in some highly appreciated foreign soldiers like Rodrigo Dias.
With the home field advantage, the Nghe team played more dominantly than the opponent, but did not create many clear opportunities in the match that took place on the afternoon of 3.2. It was not until the last minute of the first half that they took the lead. Veteran midfielder Trong Hoang passed the ball smoothly for Nam Hai to finish from close to the penalty area, defeating goalkeeper Van Bieu.
However, the advantage of Song Lam Nghe An disappeared almost immediately. Immediately after the serve, striker Ha Minh Tuan jumped to head, equalizing 1-1 for the visitors.
In the second half, the match continued at a slow pace, with very few chances created. The home team did not create enough pressure to make the opponent make mistakes, and Da Nang clearly showed its policy of holding a draw to win 1 point.
The most notable situation in the second half was Trong Hoang’s shot in the 67th minute. The former Vietnam player had a favorable ball after Ho Van Cuong’s pass, but his shot was saved by the Da Nang defender.
In the end, Song Lam Nghe An tied Da Nang 1-1. In the second round, the Nghe team will be a guest at Thanh Hoa stadium. And Da Nang returned home to play with Nam Dinh.