Binh Duong - Hanoi FC: More challenges for coach Le Huynh Duc

Huynh Duc is the third coach of Binh Duong since the beginning of the season. And coincidentally, all three coaches only earned one point in their first game in charge. Coach Lu Dinh Tuan and the team drew Hai Phong 2-2 in the opening match. Coach Nguyen Quoc Tuan also drew SLNA 1-1 on the debut day, before Mr. Huynh Duc and Binh Duong shared points with Khanh Hoa in round 8 a few days ago. But the coaches Dinh Tuan and Quoc Tuan, after scoring the first match, lost the next matches and had to leave. Coach Huynh Duc certainly does not want that bad scenario to repeat.

At V-League 2023, Binh Duong has not won through eight rounds. More than anyone else, the Premier team is desperate to win all three points once. They put that desire in the experience and talent of Mr. Huynh Duc.

The new coach Binh Duong actually made some changes. He is ready to put Nguyen Tien Linh on the bench so that Rimario can comfortably operate in attack. The players who practice hard are used by him, such as Doan Anh Viet replacing Ndiaye. However, in the 1-1 draw with Khanh Hoa on May 21, Binh Duong still could not do the most important thing, which is to concretize the opportunities created. How to get Rimario or Tien Linh to regain the feeling of scoring continues to be a difficult problem for Mr. Huynh Duc when receiving Hanoi FC this afternoon.

Hanoi FC continues without Van Quyet because of suspension, and Hung Dung because of injury. But the defending champion V-League still has quality names like Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Viet Anh, Tuan Hai, Thai Quy, Goncalves or Willian Henrique. After drawing "brother" Da Nang 1-1, Hanoi FC is very eager to win to chase the top of Thanh Hoa. In addition to Binh Duong's desire to win, Go Dau Stadium this afternoon promises to witness a thrilling, uncompromising match.

But HAGL is playing well away from home with one win, two draws and one loss through four matches away from home in the V-League 2023. They also won Da Nang at Hoa Xuan Stadium in the 2021 season, so full of confidence. If coach Kiatisuk can promote the effectiveness of foreign soldiers, HAGL will be able to win to rise to the top group.

In contrast, Ho Chi Minh City is under great pressure after losing to the Hanoi Police 3-5 at home in round 8. The most practical goal for Mr. Vu Tien Thanh's teachers and students at the moment is probably just a draw. And to realize that goal, Ho Chi Minh City needs to adjust the defense to play more firmly against Ha Tinh's attacks.