Which scenario will help Song Lam Nghe An escape the play-off position?
The door to escape the play-off position of Song Lam Nghe An is very narrow, however, coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team still have hope if this scenario happens.
At the end of the 25th round of V-League 2023/24, the championship race has been decided. Nam Dinh Club did not let any shocks happen. They defeated Khanh Hoa with a score of 5-1 at Thien Truong Stadium and were crowned champions 1 round early.
However, the final round of V-League 2023/24 is still worth waiting for as the relegation race has not ended. The 3 teams competing for safe positions are Hoang Anh Gia Lai (29 points), Song Lam Nghe An (27 points) and Hong Linh Ha Tinh (29 points).
Among them, Song Lam Nghe An is clearly the weakest team. They no longer have the right to decide for themselves, and at the same time, in the final round, they have to face The Cong Viettel, who are superior in strength.
Coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team need to beat The Cong Viettel in the final match and hope that Hong Linh Ha Tinh or Hoang Anh Gia Lai slips up. In case Song Lam Nghe An wins The Cong Viettel, Hoang Anh and Ha Tinh both draw, then the three teams will have 30 points.
However, Hoang Anh Gia will be the relegated team with the worst goal difference. Currently, Ha Tinh and Song Lam Nghe An's goal difference is 25 while Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club is only 20.
Meanwhile, Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Hoang Anh Gia Lai clubs are holding the right to self-determination. As long as Song Lam Nghe An Club does not win the final round, these two teams will certainly stay in the league. In addition, if they want to decide their own fate, Hong Linh Ha Tinh needs to win against Thanh Hoa or Hoang Anh Gia Lai needs to win against Hai Phong to ensure their stay in the league.
In round 26, both Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Hoang Anh Gia Lai have the advantage of playing at home. Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa and Hai Phong clubs are no longer motivated. In round 25, Thanh Hoa lost to The Cong Viettel 5-0, while Hai Phong also lost 0-1 at home to Hanoi FC. It is difficult to expect these two teams to play with 100% ability and determination in the final round.
That said, Song Lam Nghe An's chances at this moment are really slim. However, they must fight with all they have against The Cong Viettel, only then can coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team hope for a miracle to happen in the two matches at the same time.
Match schedule of 3 teams racing to avoid relegation in V.League 2023/2024:
- 5:00 p.m. June 30: The Cong Viettel vs. Song Lam Nghe An
- 5:00 p.m. June 30: Hai Phong vs Hoang Anh Gia Lai
- 5:00 p.m. June 30:Hong Linh Ha Tinh vs Thanh Hoa
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