Dong Thap registers coach Ngo Quang Sang, assistant Thanh Binh
Before round 7 of the 2025 First Division, Dong Thap registered Mr. Ngo Quang Sang as head coach, Phan Thanh Binh stepped down as assistant; the team ranked 11/12 with 3 points and will visit leading Khanh Hoa.
A change in the coaching bench right before round 7: Dong Thap registered former coach of Long An Club Ngo Quang Sang as head coach, while Phan Thanh Binh stepped back to the role of technical assistant. This move is to stop the decline when the Western team only has 3 points after 6 rounds, ranked 11/12 and close to the bottom group.
Dong Thap coach change before round 7 of National First Division 2025
On the afternoon of November 6, Mr. Ngo Quang Sang was present at Cao Lanh Stadium to take over the coaching job. According to information from the team, the official contract between the two sides has not been signed yet because there are still terms that need to be agreed upon. It is expected that the two sides will work after round 7 to complete the contract for two seasons, with the immediate goal of staying in the league.
Phan Thanh Binh, who replaced coach Bui Van Dong before, did not achieve the expected results. Dong Thap earned 3 points after the first 6 matches of the 2025-2026 season (3 draws, 3 losses), ranked 11/12 and only 1 point ahead of the bottom team Thanh Nien TP.HCM.
Performance background: 3 points after 6 rounds, pressure to avoid relegation
The 1-1 draw with PVF-CAND Youth was considered the last straw that forced the team's leadership to decide to change senior personnel. With 3 games without a win and a fragile gap with the bottom of the table, stabilizing the coaching bench became an immediate priority.
Key highlights from the opening sequence
Three draws were too little compared to the need to break away. The remaining three defeats showed that the team lacked support in terms of playing style and results. In that context, the expectation placed on Mr. Ngo Quang Sang is to help Dong Thap stabilize their playing style and improve their performance.
First challenge: visiting Khanh Hoa on August 19
The immediate test is very heavy: Dong Thap will travel to the stadium on August 19 to meet the top team Khanh Hoa. Khanh Hoa is leading with 15 points and maintaining a stable performance, making this away trip a clear test for the effectiveness of the change on the coaching bench.
Brief situation after 6 rounds
| Team | Location | Point | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dong Thap | 11/12 | 3 | 3 draws, 3 losses |
| Ho Chi Minh City Youth | 12/12 | 2 | 1 point behind Dong Thap |
| Khanh Hoa | 1 | 15 | Leading, stable performance |
Contracts and goals
Dong Thap has affirmed its determination to change to stay in the league. The draft two-season contract between the team and Mr. Ngo Quang Sang will be discussed after round 7. In the short term, the new head coach's task is to create an immediate effect on the organization of the playing style and fighting spirit, before the difficult schedule is untied by the results on the field on August 19.
