Defeated by Hai Phong, sunk to the bottom

In the match against Da Nang Club, Hai Phong is rated much higher. In terms of form, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team are playing very well and gradually improving their position on the rankings. In the last 4 matches, Hai Phong Club won 3 and lost only 1. More notably, in this series of matches, Hai Phong Club was the first team to force Ha Tinh to return empty-handed this season, before winning all 3 points at Tam Ky Stadium in the previous round.

On the other hand, since coach Le Duc Tuan took the “hot seat”, Da Nang FC has changed significantly. In addition to the positive changes in playing style, Da Nang also has some positive results. Although being rated lower than Hai Phong, Da Nang FC certainly wants to win at least 1 point at Lach Tray Stadium, in order to accumulate points to hopefully escape the bottom of the table.

Highlight Hai Phong Club 1-0 Da Nang Club | Round 16 V-League 2024-2025

Hai Phong Club (white shirt) tried to attack to find a goal in the first half but failed.

A dull match for Hai Phong Club

With home field advantage and a better squad, Hai Phong FC controlled the game well in the first half. The home team at Lach Tray Stadium launched an attack right after the opening whistle, holding the ball for more than 60%. However, the lack of creativity in the midfield made it difficult for Hai Phong FC to approach Da Nang FC's penalty area. During the first half, Hai Phong FC only had 2 shots and could not penetrate goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's net.

As usual, Lucao was still the most outstanding player in coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's ​​scheme. The player wearing the number 9 shirt of Hai Phong Club moved widely, connecting well with the surrounding satellites to open up attacking situations for the home team. In the 32nd minute, from a pass from Ngoc Tu, Lucao suddenly entered the penalty area and made a header. Unfortunately, although the distance was only over 6 meters, his shot missed the goal. This was also considered the most dangerous opportunity that Hai Phong Club created in this half.

On the other hand, Da Nang FC played slowly, actively retreating deep to defend. However, every time they counterattacked, Da Nang FC always put Hai Phong FC's goal in an alarming state. The Han River team only had 40% possession but still had 3 shots (all on target). If goalkeeper Dinh Trieu had not played with concentration, Hai Phong FC's net could have shaken in the first half.

Hai Phong Club was helpless against Da Nang's defense in the first half.

Da Nang Club played risky and paid the price!

In the first minutes of the second half, Da Nang FC played boldly, suddenly pushing up their attacking formation. The away team used many long balls, causing many difficulties for Hai Phong's defense. In the 52nd minute, Phan Van Long took a difficult free kick from about 25 meters away. Fortunately for Hai Phong FC, Dinh Trieu still played excellently and successfully blocked the ball.

Starting from the 60th minute, Hai Phong FC made some adjustments in the midfield area, regaining control of the ball. Compared to the first half, Hai Phong's midfield moved more flexibly, helping the attack line continuously have scoring opportunities. After many missed good situations, in the 68th minute, Lucao had a favorable pass for Hoang Nam to shoot past Bui Tien Dung, helping Hai Phong FC lead 1-0.

Conceding a goal, Da Nang FC pushed up their formation to find an equalizer. However, Da Nang's attacking plans were simple and Hai Phong FC's defense did not have much difficulty in neutralizing the goal. In the last 10 minutes, Da Nang FC continuously used high balls, had 3 more shots but none were successful.

Hoang Nam (white shirt, middle) helps Hai Phong Club open the score

Defeating Da Nang FC 1-0, Hai Phong has 20 points after 16 matches, ranking 8th. On the opposite side, Da Nang FC has gone through a series of 4 consecutive matches without knowing the taste of victory. Currently, coach Le Duc Tuan's team is still at the bottom of the V-League table with only 9 points, 4 points less than the team above, Binh Dinh FC.

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