After the second round of the 2021 National Football First League (LS V.League 2) first stage, both Khanh Hoa FC and Ba Ria - Vung Tau had 2 consecutive wins, temporarily topping the table and began to separate with the group of lower teams. This result reflects the ability and ambition of the two teams this season.
After the second round of the 2021 National Football First League (LS V.League 2) first stage, both Khanh Hoa FC and Ba Ria - Vung Tau had 2 consecutive wins, temporarily topping the table and began to separate with the group of lower teams. This result reflects the ability and ambition of the two teams this season.
It was just the second round of the first stage, but Ba Ria - Vung Tau has proved that they are still a favorite for a promotion slot to V.League 2 next season. Last year, they lacked a bit of luck to win the promotion battle. For some reasons, they unexpectedly lost important points at the end of the tournament, creating conditions for Topenland Binh Dinh to get promoted. Entering the 2021 season, their determination has been evident through their performances. They won against An Giang and Phu Tho, temporarily sitting 2nd on the table.
In the 2020 season, Sanna Khanh Hoa – Bien Vietnam also showed their desire to return to the country’s top professional football league, V.League 1. They were always among the leading teams on the table; however, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic caused them a lot of financial difficulties and forced them to focus on their internal problems. They couldn’t get good results in the last rounds. This year, the sponsorship of VND20 billion from the new sponsor has revived them. Khanh Hoa players take part in the 2021 V.League 2 with new name, Khanh Hoa FC, and new uniform.
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In terms of strength, Khanh Hoa FC this season may not be as good as they were last year; they lost many key players after the season. They are playing with many young and inexperienced players. However, their strength lies in their stability, solidarity, and a burning desire to return to the highest division. Their strength was proved in the matches with Phu Tho and An Giang. The two consecutive wins helped Khanh Hoa FC currently top the table.
In round 2, besides Khanh Hoa FC and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Long An also had a 2-0 win against Binh Phuoc. Early this season, Long An successfully had the signature of Anh Duc, member of the national football team. It was Anh Duc who contributed with three goals to help Long An get four points after two matches.
Quang Nam, who were just relegated to V.League 2 last season, are also a strong team in the promotion battle. They still have all the players playing at last year’s V.League 1. However, Quang Nam haven’t had a win yet; they finished the last two rounds with two goalless draws.
Thus, both Khanh Hoa FC and Ba Ria - Vung Tau are having a certain advantage in the competition among the leading teams, especially when they only have one match to play per week. In the third round, Ba Ria - Vung Tau will continue to play at home, receiving weaker opponents, Hue. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa FC will be the visitors at Quang Nam Stadium on April 3. This is the most remarkable competition in round 3 and is a tough match for Khanh Hoa FC.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
