Dramatic comeback to win against HAGL despite being short-handed, SLNA stays in the league: Returning from the 'dead'!

On the evening of June 15, despite playing with one less player early and being 2 goals behind, SLNA Club still played with commendable spirit, coming from behind to defeat HAGL 3-2, thereby officially staying in the V-League 2024 - 2025.

Before round 25, SLNA Club is facing a lot of pressure in the relegation race. The Vinh home team has 23 points, has the right to decide but is only 2 points ahead of the two opponents below. If they win 3 points against HAGL Club at home, the door to staying in V-League 2025 - 2026 will be wide open. On the contrary, if they cannot win, everything can get out of control, especially when the last match they have to travel to SHB Da Nang Club, a team that is also thirsty for points to stay in the league.

On the opposite side, HAGL Club has officially stayed in the league and is in a very comfortable mood. Even to test the personnel, Coach Le Quang Trai has given opportunities to many young players such as Vo Phuoc Bao, Cao Hoang Minh or Pham Ly Duc.

SLNA Club (in white) is trying to stay in the league - PHOTO: MINH TRAN

Difficulties pile up for SLNA Club after the first half

Although they no longer had much motivation to play, HAGL Club suddenly pushed up their formation and attacked after the opening whistle. The away team controlled the ball slightly better, continuously pressing, making SLNA Club unable to attack. In the 14th minute, starting from an attack on the right wing, Brandao dribbled the ball strongly, overcame the pursuit of 2 SLNA Club defenders and finished, opening the score for HAGL Club.

Conceding a goal, SLNA Club tried to attack. However, the midfield of the Vinh team with players like Khac Ngoc and Ba Quyen played poorly, without any connection with the attack. Not stopping there, in the 32nd minute, the difficulties piled up for SLNA Club when the referee consulted VAR and gave a direct red card to goalkeeper Van Viet.

Highlight SLNA Club 3-2 HAGL Club: Home team successfully stays in the league | Round 25 V-League 2024-2025

Van Viet received a red card and left the field - PHOTO: SCREENSHOT

With 10 players on the field, SLNA Club still pushed up the formation to find an equalizer. However, coach Phan Nhu Thuat's players played disjointedly and could not penetrate HAGL Club's net. The best chance SLNA Club created in this half was Ho Khac Ngoc's shot in the 39th minute but was easily blocked by goalkeeper Trung Kien.

On the other hand, the high attack made SLNA Club's defense even more fragile. In the 44th minute, Brandao took advantage of the opportunity in the penalty area, helping HAGL Club lead SLNA 2-0 after the first half.

Commendable spirit of SLNA Club, comeback in the second half

After the break, SLNA Club's spirit improved significantly. The home team played with determination, continuously pressing the HAGL Club players. In the 53rd minute, Quang Vinh scored a great long-range shot, reducing the score to 1-2. Just 3 minutes later, Ho Khac Ngoc made an accurate pass for Manh Quynh to run down and face goalkeeper Trung Kien, scoring the equalizer 2-2 for SLNA Club.

With 2 quick equalizers, SLNA Club continued to attack relentlessly. In the second half alone, Coach Phan Nhu Thuat's students shot 10 times, double what HAGL Club did. After many efforts, in the 85th minute, center back Zaracho made the fans at Vinh Stadium cheer when he accurately cushioned the ball, sealing a 3-2 comeback victory for SLNA Club.

SLNA Club (white shirt) made an unbelievable comeback in the second half - PHOTO: MINH TRAN

Defeating HAGL 3-2, SLNA Club has 26 points after 25 matches, rising to 11th place. The Vinh Stadium team also officially stays in the V-League 2024 - 2025 when it is 4 points ahead of the 13th ranked team, SHB Da Nang Club. On the opposite side, HAGL Club has 28 points, standing at 9th place.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguoc-dong-thang-kich-tinh-hagl-trong-the-thieu-nguoi-slna-tru-hang-tu-coi-chet-tro-ve-185250615190110376.htm