Overcoming Tan Hiep Hung, the toughest team in the qualifying round, with the score 2-0 in their third match in the 2020 National Futsal HDBank Championship, Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa is the first team advancing to the next round with nine points after three matches. Meanwhile, the championship debutants Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak got their first points after surprisingly bounced back to beat Quang Nam.
Overcoming Tan Hiep Hung, the toughest team in the qualifying round, with the score 2-0 in their third match in the 2020 National Futsal HDBank Championship, Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa is the first team advancing to the next round with nine points after three matches. Meanwhile, the championship debutants Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak got their first points after surprisingly bounced back to beat Quang Nam.
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The clash between Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa and Tan Hiep Hung took place at 7pm on June 5. Both teams had a positive start and enjoyed equal chances in the first half. Coach Dang Dinh Khang of Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa and coach Trang Hoang Vinh of Tan Hiep Hung made suitable adjustments to their team formation. However, the first half ended with no goal scored. The two sides maintained their play and form in the second half. From an attack starting from home side in the 6th minute, Nguyen Nho sent a cross to Kon So My Ser, and the young player beat goalkeeper of Tan Hiep Hung with his strong shot.
After conceding a goal, Tan Hiep Hung pushed their men forwards to level the score. However, their hastiness resulted not only in inaccurate shots but also in mistakes. With more than two minutes left in the game, Nguyen Van Trung of Tan Hiep Hung was sent off after being shown a second yellow card for a challenge on a player of Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa. The host after that took the numerical advantage to look for a second goal. Finally, Khac Chi doubled the lead for Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa. Tan Hiep Hung pressed hard in the time remaining but could not turn the situation.
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The biggest surprise on June 5 was the loss of Quang Nam to the debutants Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak. Quang Nam have been highly assessed in all aspects compared to their opponents. They took the lead twice during the match but were pegged back and finally were defeated 2-3. This could be said to be an unexpected happiness of Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak in their first time taking part in a professional tournament. “As debutants, we joined the match with our determined dedication to the match. We won the match with a little luck because Quang Nam were really stronger than us,” said coach Tran Ngoc Cong of Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak.
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Vietfootball and Cao Bang shared point after drawing 4-4. The result reflected the play of both teams throughout the match. Cao Bang used to play well and won over Tan Hiep Hung in their last match. In the clash with Vietfootball, they still player better with their youth and skills. It was a pity that they finally were hold to a 4-4 draw by an experienced Vietfootball.
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After three matches, the host Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa was the only team winning all games and advanced to the next round. The five other teams compete for the three remaining slots. Tan Hiep Hung, Quang Nam and Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak were at the bottom of the table with three points. Cao Bang and Quang Nam were placing second and third respectively with four points after their draw on June 5.
On June 7, Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa lost 1-5 to Quang Nam; Tan Hiep Hung drew 1-1 Vietfootball; Cao Bang beat Hung Gia Khang Dak Lak 3-1. Besides the already qualified Sanvinest Sanna Khanh Hoa, the others still have opportunity to advance to the next round.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
