Round 9 V.League: Many controversial referees and the impressive return of Xuan Manh and Van Thanh

Defending champion Hanoi stumbles again

A surprising 1-4 loss to Thanh Hoa ended Hanoi's unbeaten streak. On a day when Thanh Hoa continued to flourish under Bau De, Dinh Trong received a red card in the first half, and coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team were inevitably defeated. Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa continued their flourishing streak and temporarily escaped the bottom group.

Thanh Hoa deservedly won. Photo: VPF

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem admitted: “Thanh Hoa deserved to win. On the field, their players played with much more effort and determination than us. This weak defeat was a wake-up call for Hanoi. My players will have to look back at themselves and play with more respect for their opponents. In football, if you don’t respect your opponents and don’t try as hard as them, you will have to pay the price.”

SLNA extends clean sheet streak

SLNA shares points with Hai Phong at Lach Tray. Photo: Anh Tuan

SLNA's goalless draw at Lach Tray was the third consecutive match where the Nghe An team had a 0-0 draw. Before that, coach Duc Thang and his team had drawn with Nam Dinh and Viettel. With 7/9 clean sheets and only 5 goals conceded, SLNA continues to be the team with the most solid defense in V.League. However, they are also a disappointing team in attack when they have not scored a goal in 3 matches.

Many controversial referees

After the draw between Ho Chi Minh City FC and Quang Nam, coach Chung Hae-song expressed his dissatisfaction with the match management of the referee team led by Mr. Ngo Quoc Hung. Ho Chi Minh City was given two unclear penalties and Judas' goal was not recognized.

In the match between SHB Da Nang and S. Khanh Hoa, despite defeating the away team, Coach Huynh Duc also frankly pointed out referee Hoang Cong Khanh. He said that this referee had blown against SHB Da Nang for many consecutive seasons and hoped that the Organizing Committee would review the match.

Referee Hoang Anh Tuan officiated the Hai Phong - SLNA match. Photo: Anh Tuan

Meanwhile at Lach Tray Stadium, the video recording showed that referee Hoang Anh Tuan did not recognize a clear penalty of SLNA when Xuan Manh was blocked from behind by the opponent in the penalty area.

Impressive comebacks

In round 9, two U23 Vietnam players, Pham Xuan Manh and Vu Van Thanh, both left their mark after a period of sitting out due to injury. Against Hai Phong, Xuan Manh had a situation where his header hit the post and almost brought SLNA a penalty. Xuan Manh's return helped SLNA confidently earn 1 point at Lach Tray.

HAGL won 3-0 thanks to goals from Vu Van Thanh. Photo: Minh Thu

Meanwhile, in the highlight match between Viettel and HAGL, the away team was the one who enjoyed the full joy. HAGL won 3-0 thanks to goals from Vu Van Thanh and a double from Chevaughn Walsh. This was the match that marked the return of Van Thanh and was also the second consecutive match that HAGL won absolutely.

Results of Round 9 V-League matches

Binh Duong 1-0 Saigon FC

Thanh Hoa 4-1 Hanoi FC

Nam Dinh 1-1 Than Quang Ninh

Ho Chi Minh City Club 1-1 Quang Nam

Hai Phong 0-0 SLNA

SHB Da Nang 2-1 S.Khanh Hoa

Viettel 0-3 HAGL

V.League 2019 rankings. Photo: VPF

Pham Xuan Manh could not help SLNA defeat Hai Phong.

(Baonghean.vn) - The match at Lach Tray between Hai Phong and Song Lam Nghe An witnessed the balance between the two teams. During the entire 90 minutes of the match, the most dangerous move came from an aerial situation by Xuan Manh.