Playing at home for the first time and with the opening ceremony being quite solemn, Hue Club and PVF-CAND fell into different situations of joy and sadness. While the ancient capital team played very well and defeated the team that won the first match, Phu Dong Ninh Binh, with a reasonable strategy and the brilliance of Ho Thanh Minh.
On the contrary, the team led by foreign coach Mauro Jeronimo, with a star-studded squad, considered one of the two strong candidates for promotion next season, was forced to share points at home against Hoa Binh.
Head of Hue football delegation Tran Quang Sang presents flowers at the opening ceremony
When talking about Hue FC at this time, we cannot help but mention the two names Ho Thanh Minh and Tran Thanh. Both were once considered heroes of Vietnamese football. If Tran Thanh was the author of the decisive goal that brought U.19 Vietnam to the semi-finals of the U.19 Asian Cup in 2016 and won the first place at the U.20 World Cup 2017, then Ho Thanh Minh, nicknamed "wild elephant", was also the only scorer to help U.23 Vietnam reach the final round of the U.23 Asian Cup in 2022 for the fourth consecutive time.
Ho Thanh Minh, author of two goals
But while Tran Thanh did not prove much despite being selected by coach Nguyen Duc Dung to start both matches against Da Nang in the previous round and against Phu Dong, this striker seemed to have passed his prime and played rather lacklusterly. Meanwhile, the "wild elephant" played with determination and effort, not only proving his ability but also contributing effectively with a strong performance and a double goal in just 4 minutes. The first goal was a spectacular header from a corner kick, and the second goal from the penalty spot, helping Hue win 3 deserved points at home.
Hue Club's joy of scoring
The aggressive, agile and fast playing style of "Wild Elephant" Ho Thanh Minh really needs to be noticed by the scouts of the Vietnamese team and if possible, they should give him more opportunities to prove himself. Especially when in the matches of the recent FIFA Days, the team almost played without a striker because of the lack of good players to sweep and make walls, Ho Thanh Minh is a suggestion worth paying attention to.
Nguyen Ngoc Tu (7, Hue) competes for the ball with Huynh Kim Hung (11, Phu Dong)
Spectators come to Tu Do Stadium to support their team
If Hue FC was in great form at Tu Do Stadium, the PVF-CAND team with a forest of stars, more than 2/3 of whom were national team players, U.23 or U.20 players, recently played a deadlock (0-0 draw) against Hoa Binh FC right at home. Just hearing names like Le Van Do, Huynh Cong Den, Nguyen Duc Phu, Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Le Quoc Nhat Nam, Nguyen Bao Long, Le Minh Binh, Tran Ngoc Son or goalkeeper Phi Minh Long, fans can easily imagine half of the U.23 Vietnam squad appearing. Yet they failed to show themselves, playing awkwardly like chickens with their hair caught in their hair.
Huynh Cong Den (red shirt) is confused in the air battles.
Maybe the heavy rain and slippery field limited the technical playing style of the team that was the runner-up in the 2023 season and continued to be heavily invested in to be promoted this season. And maybe it was because Hoa Binh FC played enthusiastically under the direction of coach Pham Thanh Luong when he continuously stood in the rain, shouting and encouraging, inspiring the whole team to play even stronger. Especially after being forced to play the field in the first half, the Northwestern team played so well in the second half that the home team could not create as many opportunities as before (this playing style of Hoa Binh was almost "transformed" compared to the 2 losses in the 2023 season against PVF-CAND). But it cannot be denied that the playing style of the team led by Mr. Mauro Jeronimo lacked innovation and was easily "predicted".
Goalkeeper Duy Dung of Hoa Binh FC saves Tran Duc Nam from an attack (10-PVF-CAND)
Most of the ball was deployed to the left wing for Le Van Do and it was not difficult for Hoa Binh FC to intercept, divide and cover. In addition, the two central midfielders of PVF-CAND, Cong Den and Duc Phu, played too technically, were skillful but lacked creativity on the wet field, so the ball deployment lacked strength, and the gaps were blocked by Hoa Binh FC's defense. The strikers above were divided when Minh Binh was lost. And the "lungless man" Thanh Nhan, the top scorer of the previous season, was also "tied up" when he could not develop his ability. Besides, the two wings with Bao Long and Huynh Minh Doan also did not develop much.
"Lungless man" Thanh Nhan (left) is stuck in front of the fierce defense of Hoa Binh FC
Although we know that the first match (PVF-CAND did not play in the first round because Binh Thuan withdrew) is always difficult, especially when the psychological factor and weather conditions are not favorable. But if we continue to play steadily and lack the necessary sharpness like this, the pressure to be promoted will make it even more difficult for Mr. Mauro Jeronimo's team to play. Especially after 2 rounds, we can see that Da Nang and Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc will be a big challenge for the "lungless man" and his teammates.
Player Le Van Do (88) could not get past Hoa Binh FC's defense.
Coach Pham Thanh Luong stood in the rain directing his Hoa Binh FC players to play well for the second consecutive match.
Le Quoc Nhat Nam (20) could not get past the defender of Hoa Binh FC.
Ranking after 2 rounds
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