Dong A Thanh Hoa owes 4 months' salary, risk of relegation

Coach Choi Kwon Won confirmed that he and the Dong A Thanh Hoa players have not received their salaries for the past four months. The prolonged problem has clearly reduced the team's morale, and a series of poor results has pushed them down to the danger zone and they have to prepare for the match against HAGL in round 11 as a "reverse final".

Financial crisis: 4 months of unpaid wages erode internal strength

Once a candidate for the V-League championship last season, Dong A Thanh Hoa is now facing a serious crisis due to prolonged unpaid wages. The four-month delay in payment – ​​as confirmed by coach Choi Kwon Won – is enough to damage motivation, disrupt the stability of the dressing room and directly affect the performance.

The home front is shaken after the upheaval at the top

Since the arrest of Chairman Cao Tien Doan, the board of directors has been trying to find ways to maintain stability. However, the unstable financial and administrative foundations make it difficult for any on-field adjustments to be effective. When trust between players and leaders is eroded, professional goals quickly become elusive.

Consequences on the field: a series of bad results and a worrying position

The players played with a sense of insecurity, while the coaching staff struggled to maintain discipline and prepare the team mentally. As a result, the series of matches did not meet expectations, pushing Dong A Thanh Hoa down to the danger zone. Motivation and intensity – the factors that made the team bounce back last season – are now overshadowed by financial instability.

Round 11 vs HAGL: 90 minutes of life and death

The match against HAGL in round 11 is considered a turning point. In a context of great pressure, even small mistakes can be costly. For Dong A Thanh Hoa, this is not only 3 points but also a test of collective spirit in the most difficult time of the season.

Professional perspective: when the locker room is restless

In professional football, financial crises often lead to a drop in morale, affecting concentration levels and the ability to adhere to game plans. For Dong A Thanh Hoa, the immediate priority is to restore discipline and a minimum consensus to maintain the structure of the game, limiting risks at key moments. Only when the salary issue is resolved can any adjustments on the field have a foundation to develop.

Management test

The issue of wages is not just about money, but also about the ability of management. Resolving the arrears will be a sign of restoring confidence, while delay can cost the club an entire season and have long-term consequences. In the current situation, clarity about the roadmap and payment timing is key to restoring stability in the dressing room.

Key numbers

• 4 months: the time of late salary payment confirmed by coach Choi Kwon Won.
• Round 11: The match against HAGL is considered a "reverse final".
• Last season: Dong A Thanh Hoa was a candidate for the V-League championship.

The near future of East Asia Thanh Hoa depends on the speed at which the financial bottleneck is resolved. When confidence is restored, the exit opportunity will truly open up.