Therefore, all three of these names will have to win in the series of matches taking place simultaneously at 5 p.m. today (August 5) if they do not want to be left behind. The advantage is temporarily leaning towards Binh Duong and Da Nang clubs when playing at home, against Khanh Hoa and SLNA clubs who are both relegated, while coach Vu Tien Thanh and his team will have to play away at HAGL's Pleiku stadium. Da Nang club also has another big advantage. The fact that Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City clubs will have to fight each other in the final match on August 11 will help Da Nang team have the right to decide for themselves. The Han River team will definitely stay in the league if they win all 2 final matches (against SLNA and Khanh Hoa).
Another season, Coach Vu Tien Thanh and Ho Chi Minh City FC compete for relegation
This risky situation forces Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong clubs to do their best to get all 3 points this afternoon, before rushing into the "reverse final" at Thong Nhat Stadium in the last match. All 3 teams are in a state of maximum concentration, because just one mistake can cost dearly when there are not many opportunities to correct the mistake. In terms of strength and form, all 3 clubs deserve to compete for relegation. However, falling into a corner can make them create a strong rebound, surpass their own limits and defeat opponents who no longer have much motivation. The fact that Da Nang Club unexpectedly defeated the championship candidate Cong An Ha Noi , who was leading the tournament in round 13 of phase 1, is an example.
Coach Le Huynh Duc faces many challenges
The first victory in V-League 2023 in the previous round is a huge psychological boost for coach Le Huynh Duc and his team. Tien Linh scored again and the team temporarily escaped the bottom position, promising to relieve a lot of pressure that has been weighing on the feet of Binh Duong players since the beginning of the tournament. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Club is also confident in marching to Pleiku Stadium, where they have had 4 points in the last 2 away matches (won 2-1 in V-League 2022 and drew 0-0 in the first phase of this season).
Da Nang Club also has reason to believe in 3 points when dominating the head-to-head record at home at Hoa Xuan Stadium (with 2 wins, 1 loss). Looking further beyond the 1-2 loss in the 2021 season, the Han River team has been unbeaten in all confrontations with SLNA since October 2020. That will be a support for coach Pham Minh Duc and his team in the situation of losing captain Lucas (3 cards) and striker Ha Minh Tuan (injured). Meanwhile, Binh Duong Club is even more confident when injuries also prevent Khanh Hoa Club from having the strongest squad. All these details predict an exciting series of matches with many surprises from the lower group that will close round 4 of phase 2 of V-League 2023.
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