Round 3 V.League 2021: Highlights of the matches
(Baonghean.vn) - In the 5 make-up matches of round 3 of V.League 2021, only Cam Pha Stadium (Quang Ninh) was not open to visitors, the remaining 4 stadiums had spectators but limited numbers. In this round, SLNA played against host Saigon and lost 0-1.
The two matches at Lach Tray and Hang Day stadiums have received the most attention from the public. Champion Viettel and runner-up Hanoi have points against Binh Duong and Hai Phong, the teams that have won both of their first two matches of the season.
Hai Phong - Hanoi. The hottest match is the match between Hai Phong and Hanoi at Lach Tray Stadium. The organizers will issue a limited number of 5,000 tickets for sale in two stands A and B. Stand C is reserved for the away team with a capacity of no more than 200 people. For many years, the matches between these two rival teams have attracted a lot of attention from the press and fans.
The fact that “one person is at the top, one person is at the bottom” makes the attraction even more intense. No one thought that Hanoi would be empty-handed after the first two matches while Hai Phong, a candidate for relegation, would lead the rankings with 6 points. The fact that several Hai Phong players were injured and that Moses of Hanoi was healthy gave Hanoi fans more confidence. After the departure of assistant Van Sy Son, Hanoi recently addedCoachDuong Hong Son- Another former SLNA player joins the coaching staff.
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After the departure of assistant Van Sy Son, Hanoi recently added coach Duong Hong Son, another former SLNA player, to the coaching staff. Photo: Club |
SHB.DN – HLHT: At Hoa Xuan Stadium, the home team SHB.DN (one of the three teams that won all of the first two matches) welcomes Hong Linh Ha Tinh, who also lost in two rounds. This stadium is allowed to welcome 2,000 fans and the organizers will arrange for 300 away fans. With the difference in player quality, a miracle is needed.Hong Linh Ha Tinhjust got points in this match.
HA.GL-Topenland Binh Dinhh. At Pleiku Stadium, the home team HA.GL meets the new but ambitious V.League team Topenland Binh Dinh. This is the match with the most tickets sold by the Organizing Committee this round, with 6,000 fans having the opportunity to witness Rimario return to the Mountain City. This "forsaken child" has 7 goals in 5 encounters.HAGL, including 4 goals at Pleiku Stadium. This is the match where the away team “succeeds or fails, depending on Rimario”, since leaving the Mountain City, when every time they meet HAGL, he plays like he is possessed. On the home side, people are waiting for Cong Phuong to shine after failing to score in 2 consecutive matches.
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Lee Nguyen is eager to score for TP. HCM. Photo: Club |
Viettel – Binh Duong. The defending champion has only 1 point, with Binh Duong winning all 2 matches. Binh Duong won right at Hang Day Stadium against HN.FC, showing that the team from Thu is not afraid of the home team Viettel. The away team Binh Duong is showing an effective, energetic playing style under coach Phan Thanh Hung. Of course, coach Truong Viet Hoang does not want the 2,000 spectators at the stadium to be upset, especially when the expensive foreign players have had more time to integrate into the team.
Quang Ninh Coal-Ho Chi Minh City. This is a match without spectators because Quang Ninh is struggling to fight the epidemic. Ho Chi Minh City is not too strong when the "magical quartet" on the attack line includesLee Nguyenalong with the Brazilian striker trio: Dario - Barros - Paulo are in the process of assembling the squad. Mr. Polking declared that TP. HCM will attack and overwhelm the home team, but if there is no goal, watch out for Nghiem Xuan Tu and Hai Huy, the home team's fast midfielders.