Hanoi FC has a difficult away match against Pohang Steelers. The first difficulty comes from the temperature difference between Vietnam and Korea. At this time, Vietnam still has a high temperature while Korea is very cold. The players had to wear many layers of thick coats during the last two training sessions.
In addition to objective reasons, in terms of expertise, Hanoi FC is rated much lower than Pohang Steelers. In the first leg at home, Hanoi FC could barely withstand the attacks of Pohang Steelers. The only bright spot of the capital team was Tagueu's performance.
Tuan Hai is the hope of Hanoi FC.
But this striker cannot play due to suspension. It is very likely that Hanoi FC will play with 3 domestic strikers: Van Quyet, Van Tung and Tuan Hai. In which, Pham Tuan Hai will play the main role, Van Quyet and Van Tung will move wider to create conditions for teammates to have more space.
In fact, Hanoi FC has not been eliminated from this year's tournament. They are tied on points with Urawa Red Diamonds and have the right to dream of a ticket to the next round. Pohang Steelers are focusing on the domestic arena and will likely leave their mainstay when facing Hanoi FC.
Coach Kim Gi-dong is considering using a lineup consisting of domestic players and reserve players. Even so, Pohang Steelers is still the team that is rated higher. But the opportunity is clearly bigger for Hanoi FC. If they play with confidence and a little luck, Hanoi FC can make a surprise.
Pohang Steelers vs Hanoi FC lineup
Pohang Steelers are at their strongest, with no notable injuries or suspensions. However, the Korean representative needs to preserve their squad for the domestic arena.
Hanoi FC continues to be without striker Joel Tagueu due to suspension. Newcomer Denilson is not registered to play in the Asian Cup 1. Striker Caion has terminated his contract. Dao Van Nam returns after suspension, Duy Manh also fully recovers from his injury after a traffic accident.
Pohang Steelers vs Hanoi FC form
Pohang Steelers have been in great form in the Asian Cup with 4 wins, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4. Meanwhile, they have won 4 and lost 1 in the domestic arena. The only loss came against the top team Ulsan Hyundai.
Hanoi FC lost 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions but won 2 of their last 2 matches. The 3 points against Wuhan Three Towns in the Asian Cup 1 or the victory against Binh Duong in the V.League both showed Hanoi FC's commendable efforts to overcome difficulties.
Expected lineup Pohang Steelers vs Hanoi FC
Pohang Steelers: Hwang In Jae, Park Seung Wook, Grant, Shin Kwang Hoon, Park Chan Yong, Han Chan Hee, Yoon Jae Woon, Hong Yun Sang, Kim Jun Ho, Lee Ho Jae, Goh Young Jun.
Hanoi: Tan Truong, Le Tallec, Brandon Wilson, Thanh Chung, Xuan Manh, Van Toan, Van Xuan, Marcao, Tuan Hai, Van Quyet, Van Tung.
Prediction: Pohang Steelers 1-1 Hanoi FC
Mai Phuong
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