Overview before round 23: Looking to Long An, heading to Chi Lang
While the race to avoid the play-off spot has gradually come to an end, the race for the championship is very tense. In round 23, the matches at Long An and Chi Lang stadiums receive special attention because it is very likely that the champion will be revealed as soon as this Sunday afternoon.
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This round, HN.T&T (above) will have a decisive match on SHB.DN's field. |
HN.T&T IS NOT SUBJECTIVE
Winning both in the 22nd round, B.BD and HN.T&T are creating an exciting two-horse race. With 1 point less than B.BD, HN.T&T is weaker than its opponent B.BD, but they are still hoping to make a miraculous overthrow. Preparing for the match with SHB.DN, HN.T&T does not encounter any obstacles in terms of force. Coach Phan Thanh Hung currently has all the best cards in his hand. Midfielder Sy Cuong has returned to play after half a month of injury, especially "killer" Samson is in very good form (in the recent 3-1 victory over HA.GL, this Nigerian striker scored a hat-trick).
“This year, SHB.DN has not been in stable form and the loss of Merlo has severely damaged their strength. However, that does not mean we are complacent. Before thinking about overthrowing B.BD, we have to solve each match. We cannot think unrealistically, waiting for others to stumble, but we have to achieve favorable results ourselves first,” said coach Phan Thanh Hung before the nerve-wracking match in round 23. From the 2013 season until now, SHB.DN has been playing erratically when their main striker Merlo was injured and had to say goodbye to Chi Lang Stadium. That has made the attack of the team on the banks of the Han River become mediocre!
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Hanoi T&T must not be subjective. |
B.BD ROTATION WITH SUB DUAL
HN.T&T is predicted to win against SHB.DN, so B.BD is not allowed to stumble on Long An field. A little worry for the team from the land of Thu when entering the tense and decisive stage for the championship is that they have problems with their force. Currently, more than half of the main team of B.BD is suffering from eye pain and it will not be surprising if in the next match they continue to play with a squad with many "substitutes" (like in the match against QNK.QN in round 22). However, B.BD leaders are not too worried because with reserve players such as Minh Phong, Tien Thanh, Van Binh, Quang Vinh... they are still rated much higher than the opposing players. In fact, in the most recent confrontations, B.BD has won 4 matches against DT.LA. In the upcoming match, although they have to play away, it will not be surprising if the team from the land of Thu leaves the field with 3 points.
B.BD is holding the right to decide the championship and more than ever, they must be careful in the match with DT.LA because if they stumble, the championship race will immediately turn in a direction unfavorable to them!
SUSPENSION LIST: Pham Huu Phat, Kien Trung, The Son, Niem Tien, Long Giang, Duc Thien (Dong Nai), Dinh Dong, Quang Tinh, The Nhat (SLNA), Tuan Anh, Felix, Van Hoa, Van Sang (HV.AG), Huy Cuong, Piter (Than.QN), Minh Chau (Hai Phong), Quang Thanh (DT.LA), Quoc Anh (SHB.DN) TOP SCORER: 22 goals: Samson (HN.T&T) 18 goals: Timothy (HA.GL) 14 goals: Abass (B.BD) 13 goals: Hai Anh (Dong Nai), Gonzalo (HN.T&T) |
LAST CHANCE FOR HV.AG The match against Thanh Hoa is considered the last chance for HV.AG to hope to escape the play-off. If they get 3 points against Thanh Hoa while DT.LA loses to B.BD, then HV.AG will have a chance to avoid the play-off. If they lose or draw with Thanh Hoa, HV.AG will officially have to receive the play-off ticket. OPPORTUNITY FOR SAMSON With 22 goals (4 more than the next opponent, Timothy of HA.GL, with only 2 matches left in the season), Samson is almost certain to win the title of Top Scorer of V-League 2014. However, the striker of HN.T&T has the opportunity to equal Almeida's record if he scores 1 more goal. Until now, Almeida holds the record for most goals scored in a season with 23 goals (when playing for SHB.DN in V-League 2008). |
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