CAHN Club "riding on the tiger's back"
After 2 rounds, Hanoi Police Club (CAHN) has only 1 point. Obviously, with the most massive investment in V-League 2024 - 2025 for domestic and foreign stars and overseas Vietnamese, the 12th/14th place is difficult to accept. However, the top position in Group B of the Southeast Asian Club Championship after a resounding 5-0 victory over Lion City Sailors FC in the middle of the week helped relieve a lot of pressure for coach Mano Polking. Leo Artur's hat-trick and 2 goals from Dinh Bac and Van Do promise to help this team be more confident when welcoming Binh Duong Club at home at Hang Day Stadium at 7:15 p.m. today, September 30.
At all costs, Coach Polking will have to beat his opponent to close the gap with the top and consolidate his position. Otherwise, he and his team will have to go through 3 terrible weeks when V-League is on hiatus. The fact that CAHN Club only plays 3 matches instead of 4 matches before FIFA Days will put even more pressure on Quang Hai and his teammates.
About to turn 36, Hoang Vu Samson (middle) still maintains very good form.
The problem is that the away team Binh Duong is also ambitious, aiming to take all 3 points in the capital to attack the top spot. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan had some regrets after the 1-1 draw against Hai Phong FC in the previous round. But with 4 points, Mr. Tuan is still highly appreciated because he had less preparation time than Mr. Polking. Tien Linh and Leo Artur will compete in the front line of each team, but Binh Duong FC has support thanks to a reliable defense. Tan Tai understands CAHN FC very well after 2 years playing for the team, while Ngoc Hai, Janclesio and Minh Trong are playing more and more consistently in both defensive and supporting roles. A victory is a must, while a draw would be a step back for both of these ambitious coaches. Who will leave Hang Day Stadium smiling tonight?
S AMSON IS STILL TOO S ON
Hoang Vu Samson "fired" again, this time with a sensational shot that defeated the desperate attempt of young player Luong Duy Cuong in the 22nd minute of the "Quang - Da derby" match that took place yesterday, September 29. That was the 204th goal of the striker born in 1988 after 16 years of playing in Vietnam. Preparing to turn 36 on October 6, the Nigerian striker is still working hard to improve the record of scoring the most goals in the history of Vietnam's highest tournament. Age still seems to be no problem for Samson. He is still a reliable support for coach Van Sy Son and his team after scoring 13 goals to help Quang Nam Club stay in the league last season.
Samson's goal to make it 2-1 and his experience are important weapons for Quang Nam FC in the second consecutive season of having to rent a stadium because Tam Ky Stadium has not been renovated yet. The derby match with the neighboring opponent further showed that disadvantage when the number of fans at Hoa Xuan Stadium mainly supported the "away team" Da Nang. However, with the captain's armband on his arm, Samson still set an example for the whole team, playing strongly and persistently throughout the match in the role of scoring and defending from afar. This helped Quang Nam FC play a jubilant match, taking the lead twice before Van Trang sealed the 3-2 victory in the 87th minute. Those were the first 3 points as precious as gold, helping coach Van Sy Son and his team escape the bottom position, making it easier for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, coach Truong Viet Hoang will still have a lot to do when the defense has conceded 5 goals and is under pressure when falling to the bottom position. Looking at the lackluster performance of the Han River team's foreign players, this former midfielder must really hope to have an effective leader like Hoang Vu Samson.
Ha Tinh Club missed the chance to take the top spot
Also in round 3 of V-League 2024 - 2025 which took place yesterday, September 29, at Thong Nhat Stadium, Hanoi Club regained the feeling of victory when defeating Ho Chi Minh City Club 2-0, in a match with 2 red cards. Van Quyet and Joao Pedro both scored from the 11m mark, helping the capital team forget the defeat against The Cong Viettel, temporarily rising to third place. Meanwhile, the "Nghe derby" ended dramatically with a 1-1 draw, with 2 goals scored in extra time. This draw helped SLNA get 2 points and escape the bottom of the table, while Ha Tinh Club missed the opportunity to take the top spot from HAGL.
Match schedule on September 30:
18:00 : Thanh Hoa - Hai Phong
19:15: CAHN - Binh Duong
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-v-league-hom-nay-doi-cahn-buoc-phai-thang-binh-duong-chung-minh-tham-vong-185240929170929935.htm
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