In the penultimate round, Yokohama FC suffered a 0-1 defeat to Shina Bellmare, thereby narrowing their chances of staying in the league. After 33 rounds, Cong Phuong's team has 29 points, 3 points behind the team above, Kashiwa Reysol.
However, Yokohama FC's goal difference is -26, while Kashiwa Reysol's is -14. This means that coach Yomoda Shuhei and his team must win big, while hoping that their opponents lose big. However, this possibility is very unlikely to happen.
The opponents of these two teams in the final round are Kashima Antlers and Nagoya Grampus respectively. They are in the top half of the rankings but have lost hope of reaching the top 3, thereby winning a place in the AFC Champions League next season.
Yokohama FC is unlikely to avoid the risk of relegation. (Photo: Club)
Japanese newspaper Sponichi commented: " With a gap of 3 points and a goal difference of -14 compared to the team above, Yokohama FC needs a miracle to come back in the final round ."
Meanwhile, coach Yomoda Shuhei still expressed optimism: " I want to keep the pride and determination when sitting in the head coach's chair of Yokohama FC. We will fight to win 3 points ."
Yokohama FC are likely to return to the second division after a season of promotion. They finished second in the 2022 J.League last year. Since becoming a member of the Japan Football Federation in 2001, Yokohama FC has only played in the top flight four times.
Cong Phuong joined Yokohama FC at the beginning of the 2023 season. This player was not injured but was abandoned by coach Yomoda Shuhei. The striker born in 1995 was only registered for 2 matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Nagoya Grampus. He was brought on the field in the last minute of the match against Nagoya Grampus on April 5.
Cong Phuong's absence from the game caused him to lose the chance to be called up to the Vietnam national team. He was not named in the training session last November.
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