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DRAMA AT THE HANG DA STADIUM AND VINH STADIUM

The most anticipated match of round 16 will take place at 7:15 pm today (March 8) at Hang Day Stadium between Hanoi Police Club (CAHN Club) and Nam Dinh Club. Not only is it a battle between two teams with the most national players in V-League, but it is also a match that could be a turning point in the championship race.

Nam Dinh Club (middle) needs at least 1 point to eliminate their opponent from the championship race.

After losing the first leg to The Cong Viettel Club, defending champion Nam Dinh quickly regained the top spot with 30 points. The mettle of coach Vu Hong Viet and his team was demonstrated when, despite not having the main explosive Xuan Son, or Van Toan and Hendrio not being present regularly, they still quietly overcame difficulties.

The absence of the number one star is an opportunity for Nam Dinh FC to demonstrate their collective spirit and cohesive playing style, not depending on any player. If last season, the attack of the Nam Dinh team was so strong that they could defend weakly and still win the championship, then this season, Mr. Vu Hong Viet's students have defended more firmly and pragmatically. There were matches where Nam Dinh FC used defense to compensate for attack, played tightly and then punished the opponent's mistakes like the way they won against The Cong Viettel in the previous round.

If they maintain their confidence, Nam Dinh FC is capable of defeating CAHN FC. Despite having many stars, coach Alexandre Polking has yet to assemble a stable team with a smooth playing style. CAHN FC is very different from the time they won 3-0 against Nam Dinh in the first leg. The former V-League champion is lacking courage and cohesion, as the stars are like separate pieces of a puzzle. With 7th place, 9 points behind Nam Dinh, CAHN FC must win if they want to compete. However, in this situation, Quang Hai and his teammates will find it difficult to defeat the defending champion.

At Vinh Stadium at 6 p.m. the same day, SLNA will play the "reverse final" with Binh Dinh. Both teams are collecting points to stay in the league. SLNA has risen since coach Phan Nhu Thuat returned, with 2 wins in the last 5 matches. However, 13 points and 13th place are not enough for the Nghe An team to feel secure. Meeting Binh Dinh Club (also with 13 points) in this round is a golden opportunity for SLNA, when the opponent has been on a downward spiral with 7 recent draws and losses. In this match, the winning team will break away in the relegation race. It's never too late to start over. Look at Hai Phong Club, when the port city team won 3 out of 4 recent matches to rise to the middle of the table...

The remaining match of the day is a battle between Binh Duong and The Cong Viettel, two teams with contrasting performances. Binh Duong FC has risen under coach Nguyen Cong Manh when it returned to the top 5, while The Cong Viettel surprisingly lost the last 2 matches after winning the first leg. With favorable conditions, favorable time, favorable location and favorable people, Binh Duong FC is capable of winning the match to close in on the top 3.

HANOI CLUB CANNOT BREAK UP

The two-match winning streak under coach Makoto Teguramori of Hanoi FC came to an end at Ha Tinh Stadium on the evening of March 7, when Van Quyet and his teammates could not defeat the home team. Ha Tinh FC took the lead thanks to Xuan Truong's free kick, which Helerson jumped high to head in a tricky header in the 42nd minute. However, a skillful turn and finish by "youngster" Joao Pedro helped Hanoi FC regain 1 point.

Ha Tinh FC continued to prove their "draw king" status, with a tight counter-attacking defense that locked down the visitors' strikers. However, Hanoi FC also had to blame themselves, as they missed many opportunities, leading to points being lost. Finishing is a concern for Hanoi FC, as despite possessing the second strongest attack in the tournament (24 goals after 16 matches), the reality is that the capital team's strikers have all played below their potential this season.

Hanoi FC still depends on Van Quyet's inspiration and Joao Pedro's charm when coming off the bench. Foreign player Daniel Passira has not proven much, while Tuan Hai only plays at an average level. In a turbulent season with changes in both the coaching staff and foreign players, Hanoi FC needs to quickly find their attacking identity and the "glue-like" controlling style of play that helped them dominate the V-League. The championship opportunity is still intact, but only if Hanoi knows how to make the most of it.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cuc-nong-o-dinh-va-day-v-league-ngay-cang-dang-xem-185250307232418401.htm