FourFourTwo: SLNA's opponents are no longer interested in the AFC Cup
(Baonghean.vn) - Besides the comments on the match results between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Song Lam Nghe An in the final match of Group H, AFC Cup 2018. FourFourTwo magazine, Malaysian version, gave some very surprising information.
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| Will Johor Darul Ta'zim field its strongest lineup to face SLNA? Photo: Internet |
According to author Vijhay Vick, in theory Johor DT (7 points) can still enter the regional semi-finals as the top team in Group H, and most likely based on the ticket to the second-place team with the best record, but on the condition that the Malaysian representative wins against SLNA.
Johor DT must beat SLNA by a wide margin and hope Tampines Rovers, who have only got 1 point from defeating Indonesia's Persija Jakatar (10 points). Persija Jakatar's goal difference is +5 and SLNA's is +4, while Johor DT's goal difference is -2.
In terms of head-to-head record, the Malaysian team lost 0-2 in the first leg. Thus, if Persija gets at least a draw, Johor DT will take the 2nd place from SLNA if they defeat coach Duc Thang's team with more than 2 goals.
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| Group H, AFC Cup 2018 before the final round. Photo: AFC |
In Group F, Singapore’s Home United Club is also eyeing a ticket to the knockout round with 10 points and a coefficient of +7. If Johor DT or SLNA have the same score as this team, the goal difference will be taken into account. In case Home United defeats Ceres Negros, the chances of SLNA and Johor DT are very slim.
In particular, this prestigious magazine believes that Johor DT is actually no longer interested in the AFC Cup, the second-tier tournament in the region, and mostly uses the second team in the group stage matches. Even when needing a win against Persija Jakatar, the Malaysian representative still did not exert all their strength in the penultimate match.
The reason is because the Malaysian "giant" team is focusing on the Malaysian Super Cup (MSL), which will guarantee them a place in the 2019 AFC Champions League.
With the weaknesses in Johor DT's squad, the author of the article on FourFourTwo still believes that the home team will defeat SLNA with a score of 1-0. And the player with the most expectations is experienced midfielder Safiq Rahim, a Malaysian national team player./.
One day before SLNA left for Malaysia to prepare for the match against Johor Darul Ta'zim (April 21), midfielder Ho Khac Ngoc was not on the list. However, according to research, Khac Ngoc is currently in Malaysia. Since goalkeeper Vu Hai has not registered for the 2018 AFC Cup, it is likely that goalkeeper Le Van Hung will start./.
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