16:30 Chi Lang Stadium, SHB.DN-Ayeyawady United (Myanmar): Opportunity is here

There is no reason for SHB.DN to worry about the goal of earning all 3 points when they are full of inspiration and their opponents are of equal strength, or even underestimated. AFC Cup is a front that Vietnamese clubs have rarely paid attention to, SHB.DN must remember that.

The spirit and expertise of Merlo (left) and his teammates at SHB.DN are all in very good condition. Photo: Hong Vinh

According to the draw results, in the 2013 AFC Cup group stage, SHB.DN is in the same group with Kelantan (Malaysia), Ayeyawady United (Myanmar) and Maziya Sports & Recreation (Maldives).

Thus, the opponents have nothing to worry about for SHB.DN. Or it is not too much to say that if Huynh Duc puts out his best team, it will not be too difficult for the reigning V-League champion to win a ticket to the next round. In fact, at the AFC Cup 2010, Huynh Duc's team entered the second round very easily.

SHB.DN is full of inspiration, which is the most important weapon in football activities. In addition to the home field advantage, the force is intact and full of vitality, so Huynh Duc has many solutions for the goal of winning all 3 points without having to lose soldiers or energy. In each home match, SHB.DN needs to aim for victory, while minimizing injuries, taking advantage of the opportunity to test positions and tactical systems.

A victory also means bonuses flowing into the pocket. In 2010, SHB.DN players intensively earned a lot of bonuses in this tournament. In short, the advantage is too great for SHB.DN for them to gain material, achievement and spirit benefits.

Looking back at the total failure in 2010, Huynh Duc once admitted that he had miscalculated, when he did not foresee the complicated developments of having to spread out to many fronts. The SHB.DN squad that year, after going through the group stage, had lost too much of its vitality. Many key players even humorously said that even if they had the ball in front of them and lifted their feet to kick, they would not have had any force.

That is the consequence of the coaching staff not having a therapy for the pillars to recover, Huynh Duc's rotation method has not reached the current level of sophistication. Calculating to avoid the force being worn out, that is an art, the difference with domestic coaches on this front.

The real challenge for SHB.DN at this year’s AFC Cup is undoubtedly the quarter-finals. Therefore, the coaching staff needs to consider creating conditions for young players to increase their exposure to help them overcome their limits in the context of being promoted massively. Playing against foreign clubs is truly a rewarding experience, if our clubs are truly conscious of exposure and preserving the image of national football.

In short, SHB.DN is now a strong club, both in terms of strength and finance, and can compete properly in the AFC Cup. They are an excellent representative of Vietnamese football, so they need to be conscious of preserving the club's reputation and more. A victory is an achievable goal for SHB.DN at this time.

According to Sports & Culture - DT