Hoang Duc faces his old team and coach Popov
With 13 points after 5 rounds, the best club in V-League September, Ninh Binh FC, led by Spanish coach Albadalejo, is writing a real-life fairy tale.
Coach Albadalejo (right cover)
Geovane (center) is being supported to obtain Vietnamese citizenship.
Photo: Ninh Binh Club
From an inexperienced rookie, the team from the ancient capital has surprised the entire V-League, especially after a resounding 2-1 victory over reigning champion Nam Dinh in a fiery derby. Under the guidance of coach Albadalejo (who was just selected as the best coach of September), Ninh Binh not only plays with discipline but also has a spirit of not being afraid of any opponent.
However, the hard-fought draw against Hai Phong in the previous round sounded the alarm bell. Real challenges are still waiting for Ninh Binh, and The Cong Viettel is a serious "test".
With 11 points, Viettel is also undefeated and full of desire to regain its position. Under the leadership of coach Popov, The Cong Viettel's playing style is increasingly cohesive and coherent, most clearly demonstrated through the 2-0 victory over Ha Tinh in round 5.
This match is also an interesting reunion for Nguyen Hoang Duc with his old team - the place that turned him from a young talent into the "conductor" of Vietnamese football. Now, at the age of nine in his career, Hoang Duc will lead the Ninh Binh midfield to face his old teammates, in a match that could decide the outcome of the top group race.
Ninh Binh Stadium used to be a solid support for Ninh Binh with 2 consecutive victories, but against the experienced and highly-performing The Cong Viettel, can they "open the party" for the 3rd time or will they be stopped by the very team they long to overcome?
"Reverse final" in Thanh land
If the match in Ninh Binh was full of competition for the top spot, the confrontation between Dong A Thanh Hoa (2 points) and Becamex TP.HCM (3 points) was a match of the same suffering people.
Mr. Dang Tran Chinh (left) faces a big challenge
Photo: FPT Play
Both teams are currently languishing at the bottom of the rankings with a series of disappointing matches. While the Thanh team under the guidance of coach Choi Won-kwon is still struggling to find a winning formula, Becamex TP.HCM, after a dream start with a 3-0 victory over HAGL, has fallen into free fall with 4 consecutive defeats.
The change on the coaching bench – when coach Dang Tran Chinh was registered to replace coach Nguyen Anh Duc – may bring a breath of fresh air, but it is clear that the team is facing a crisis both psychologically and tactically.
In terms of form, Thanh Hoa is slightly better when holding Hai Phong at home and only narrowly losing to Hanoi FC away. On the contrary, Becamex TP.HCM lost both of their last two matches at Thong Nhat Stadium, against CA.TPHCM and SHB Da Nang.
Therefore, many people believe that Dong A Thanh Hoa can take advantage of the home field to win their first match , thereby creating a big boost in spirit. On the contrary, if they continue to fail, Becamex TP.HCM will sink deeper into crisis and face a turbulent season.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-cuc-hay-hom-nay-hlv-gioi-nhat-thang-9-dau-tri-ong-popov-tuong-chinh-neu-thua-se-185251002070610943.htm
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