16:00 Chi Lang Stadium, SHB.DN - V.NB: Cup is still Cup

Unable to defend the V-League title, SHB.DN sees the National Cup final as an opportunity to ease their disappointment. If they win, SHB.DN’s leaders and coaching staff may be tired because they have to participate in the AFC Cup next season, but for the players in difficult times, just win the championship to receive the bonus…

Since being promoted to the V-League in 2010, V.NB has not feared any opponent as much as SHB.DN. Regardless of playing at home or away, V.NB has always been easily crushed by the orange team. V.NB's only victory in the first leg this season was contributed by SHB.DN, because after 45 minutes of completely dominating play, the Han River team suddenly slowed down, allowing V.NB to win 4-1.

Saying that shows that SHB.DN is truly the "nemesis" of V.NB as admitted by Club President Pham Van Le. Only after the recent series of impressive results in the National Cup, V.NB is much more confident when returning to Chi Lang Stadium.

It will be difficult for V.NB (left) to repeat the 4-1 victory over SHB.DN like in the first leg of V-League 2013. Photo: VSIV.NB's defense has not yet created peace of mind, but their attack is in good form to score against SHB.DN. With two small and fast midfielders like Manh Dung and Danh Ngoc, V.NB's attacks on the wing and then crossing to Moussa and Timothy are extremely scary. Not to mention from the second line, both Dinh Van Ta and Peter also have good shooting ability, creating a team with impressive firepower.

The final match will certainly have many goals, as SHB.DN's defense is also having problems. In recent matches, the central defender duo Hai Lam-Phuoc Vinh have continuously made mistakes and the 4-4 draw with Dong Nai in the semi-final is an example.

Perhaps the battle in the midfield will decide the success of both SHB.DN and V.NB. SHB.DN is still superior because they have Quoc Anh and Minh Phuong, both of whom are very experienced and cunning, especially captain Minh Phuong who still plays with 100% physical strength, showing the careful preparation of this veteran before the season takes place.

In fact, V.NB has given up the last two matches of the V-League to focus all their efforts on the National Cup final. It is said that Mr. Truong will also give a big bonus if Nguyen Van Sy and his team can lift the championship title from Chi Lang Stadium. If we evaluate all parameters, SHB.DN is clearly superior, not to mention the head-to-head coefficient is also completely overwhelming.

But football still holds surprises and V.NB does not want to be the loser to Le Huynh Duc and his team once again.

According to Thethaovanhoa - DT