Hong Linh Ha Tinh is not used to being in the upper position?

The first two rounds with 2 victories made Ha Tinh fans dream of their hometown team. Indeed, coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team did their job very well to win 1-0 against the defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh and beat the home team SHB Da Nang with a score of 3-1.

Although the ball possession rate ofHong Linh Ha Tinhalways lower than the opponent (even only holding the ball 38% in the match against Nam Dinh Blue Steel) but coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team still got the maximum points.

The solidity of the defense, the ability to smoothly transition and the coldness in finishing caused Nam Dinh Green Steel and SHB Da Nang to suffer painful defeats.

However, in the next 2 matches against 2 opponents who were considered weaker, Song Lam Nghe An and Quang Nam Club, Hong Linh Ha Tinh only had 2 draws. In which, losing the victory in the last minute of extra time in the Nghe Tinh Derby or being held to a draw by coach Van Sy Son's team at home more or less disappointed Ha Tinh fans.

These "disappointing" draws have shown that Hong Linh Ha Tinh is not used to being the favorite. Facing weaker opponents with an active defensive style of play, coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team is having a lot of difficulty in penetrating the opponent's defense.

Hong Linh Ha Tinh performed quite well in situations of bringing the ball down the two wings, but the moves inside often lacked precision. When the ball reached the feet of the attacking players, the lack of luck of the strikers, especially striker Noel Mbo, made it impossible for them to finish off the opponent. This is the weakness that prevents Hong Linh Ha Tinh from becoming a "big team" this season.

In addition, opponents have known the danger of striker Geovane Magno after this Brazilian player scored a hat-trick against SHB Da Nang. Therefore, blocking Geovane Magno has partly put coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team in a deadlocked situation.

On the other hand, Hong Linh Ha Tinh almost had to pay the price after the counterattacks of their opponents. In the recent match against Quang Nam Club, only dedication and luck helped coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team avoid conceding goals. Meanwhile, in the match against Song Lam Nghe An, Dinh Xuan Tien also lacked a bit of luck to open the score for his team.

Obviously, Hong Linh Ha Tinh's obsession with finding goals is a double-edged sword. If they cannot find effective attacks, the ones who will suffer will be their team.Coach Nguyen Thanh CongTherefore, Hong Linh Ha Tinh still has a lot of work to do to perfect its tactical system, thereby being able to fly high this season.

Starting the season with 8 points after 4 rounds is a good achievement for Hong Linh Ha Tinh. They may not be a "big guy" this season, but with what they have shown, coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team can absolutely be the dark horse team of V.League 2024/2025./.