Hai Phong Club seeks victory against HAGL in round 9
Hai Phong Club in trouble
In the opening match of round 8, Hai Phong FC lost 0-1 to Binh Dinh FC - also the first victory of the martial arts team at home in Quy Nhon this season, after Leonardo Santo scored in the 13th minute.
This defeat has temporarily placed Hai Phong Club in second to last place, with 4 points compared to the bottom team Da Nang, only slightly higher because of a better goal difference (-5 compared to -11).
That is a disappointing position for the port city team, if we know that they started the 2024-2025 season very impressively: there were 2 draws with the same score of 1-1 against 2 championship candidates, Hanoi Police and Binh Duong.
After that, Hai Phong Club lost 2 consecutive matches against Thanh Hoa Club and The Cong Viettel, followed by 2 draws against Da Nang Club (0-0), Hanoi (2-2) and 2 losses against Nam Dinh Club (1-2) and most recently lost to Binh Dinh Club.
Striker Lucas has 6 goals in 8 matches
However, it must be said that Hai Phong Club encountered difficulties when conductor Trieu Viet Hung was injured in the match against Binh Duong Club. Up to now, he is still undergoing treatment and cannot return.
This greatly affected the ball control style of Hai Phong Club, which once made a strong impression on the entire V-League when it pressured and outplayed Hanoi Club right at Hang Day, which is very good at imposing its style of play on its opponents.
Mr. Hoan: Replacing people is too easy, keeping people is difficult
Hai Phong FC still has one match ahead in round 9, hosting HAGL FC at Lach Tray Stadium. That is an opportunity for coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team to seek their first victory this season, to relieve the immense pressure after a series of 8 matches with only draws and losses.
Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem received absolute trust from Mr. Hoan
Hai Phong Club President Van Tran Hoan affirmed his belief in Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem: “Hai Phong Club's performance at the beginning of the season was not good, partly because we faced many strong teams and conductor Trieu Viet Hung was injured.
I still have complete faith in the talent and ability of Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem. It is easy to change players, but it is difficult to keep them. The more difficult it is, the more united we are. There will be no "change of coach" for Hai Phong Club. Just one victory will help the team relieve pressure and good results will come again."
It is known that Hai Phong Club is looking for an attacking midfielder to improve firepower for phase 2. If they win against HAGL in round 9, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and have a chance to escape the bottom position in the next month when V-League is temporarily suspended to make way for the AFF Cup 2024.
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