Coach Gong Oh-kyun wins debut match with CAHN

Hanoi In the first match coached by Gong Oh-kyun, Hanoi Police beat HAGL 2-1 in the National Cup qualifying round tonight, November 25.

Goals: Ngoc Thang 36', Elias 34' - Ngoc Quang 14'

Coach Gong Oh-Kyun had a smooth debut when CAHN defeated HAGL at Hang Day Stadium on November 25. Photo: Hieu Luong — Coach Gong Oh-Kyun had a smooth debut when CAHN defeated HAGL at Hang Day Stadium on November 25. Photo: *Hieu Luong*

Coach Gong reached an agreement to lead CAHN on October 31, but he only debuted in his new position today. The Korean coach used a 4-3-3 formation with some players who were not in the starting lineup in the V-League such as Nguyen Xuan Nam, Ho Ngoc Thang and three young players born after 2000: midfielder La Nguyen Bao Trung, Ha Van Phuong, or striker Pham Gia Hung. However, the home team still entered with superior ball control and continuous attacks.

Coach Kiatisuk entered the match cautiously, letting HAGL play with a 5-4-1 formation, in which the highest position was Jhon Cley, the striker who last season contributed 11 goals to help CAHN win the V-League championship. The away team not only defended well but also unexpectedly opened the score thanks to a counter-attack in the 14th minute. Nguyen Thanh Nhan passed the ball through Ha Van Phuong's legs, passed it to the left bottom to Dinh Thanh Binh, who continued to pass the ball through Huynh Tan Sinh's legs and crossed for Chau Ngoc Quang to finish and score.

After conceding the goal, CAHN did not lose their spirit, still calmly controlled the ball and organized attacks. Ho Ngoc Thang's header was not able to beat goalkeeper Dang Van Loi in the 18th minute and Pham Gia Hung's shot missed the goal when he had a good opportunity in the 28th minute. Bui Hoang Viet Anh joined the attack and put the ball into the opponent's net in the 22nd minute, but the goal was not recognized because this center back was offside.

Before the National Cup qualifying round, HAGL had played three matches in the V-League, had yet to win and fell to the bottom of the table with one point. Coach Kiatisuk's team conceded 7 goals, most of which were from high balls. This weakness was once again exploited in the match at Hang Day Stadium. In the 36th minute, CAHN kicked a free kick and lofted the ball in. Goalkeeper Van Loi rushed out slowly, allowing Viet Anh to head the ball. Jairo rushed back to clear the ball right on the goal line, but Ngoc Thang was in the right place to kick the rebound. Jairo still cleared it but referee Hoang Thanh Binh said the ball had crossed the goal line, allowing the home team to equalize.

Jeferson Elias scored to help CAHN eliminate HAGL in the National Cup. Photo: Hieu Luong — Jeferson Elias scored to help CAHN eliminate HAGL in the National Cup. Photo: *Hieu Luong*

In the second half, Coach Gong added Vu Van Thanh and Jeferson Elias to the field. One of those two changes was effective. The home team completely dominated the game and converted the pressure into a winning goal in the 74th minute, also from a high ball situation. The HAGL defender did not clear Van Phuong's cross well, allowing Gieovane to shoot powerfully in the penalty area. The ball hit goalkeeper Van Loi but Jeferson Elias was there in time to score the rebound to increase the score to 2-1. In extra time, Gieovane also had a beautiful long-range shot but goalkeeper Van Loi jumped up to save the ball.

Winning 2-1, CAHN had a successful debut under their new coach. They won the right to continue and will meet The Cong Viettel in the next round of the 2023-2024 National Cup.

Lam Thoa

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