Round 10 of the 2021 LS V.Leauge 1 is expected to see fierce competitions among the top six teams, the highlights of which will be the matches played at Hang Day Stadium and Pleiku Stadium.
Round 10 of the 2021 LS V.Leauge 1 is expected to see fierce competitions among the top six teams, the highlights of which will be the matches played at Hang Day Stadium and Pleiku Stadium.
The earliest match of round 10 (taking place on April 16) is the competition between Viettel (at second place second, 19 points) and Than Quang Ninh (at third place, 18 points). Towards the end of stage 1, Viettel are showing their strength when they overcame many teams to squeeze into the top three. They won all their matches in the last four rounds, scoring six goals and didn’t concede any goals. Viettel are facing an opportunity to level with the current leading team Hoang Anh Gia Lai on points if they continue to win Than Quang Ninh in round 10.
Meanwhile, a 0-4 loss to Hanoi FC pulled them back to reality. What Than Quang Ninh players want now is that their owed salary will be paid soon. “A hungry belly has no ears.” With this financial trouble, Than Quang Ninh are expecting a tough away competition at Hang Day Stadium.
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The match between Becamex Binh Duong (placing sixth on 13 points) and SHB Da Nang (placing fourth on 16 points) at Binh Duong Stadium taking place on April 18 will also attract the attention of other teams and supporters. Coach Phan Thanh Hung of Becamex Binh Duong just resigned last week. The public is waiting to see who will take the position. This transformation of Becamex Binh Duong may provide a good opportunity for SHB Da Nang to get points.
One of the highlights of this round is the competition between Hoang Anh Gia Lai (leading the table with 22 points) and Hanoi FC (13 points, placing fifth), which takes place on April 18 at Pleiku Stadium. Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Hanoi FC are the two outstanding football clubs in Vietnam. Supporting behind them are two famous Vietnamese businessmen Doan Nguyen Duc and Do Quang Hien. Therefore, the clashes between these two teams are always highly anticipated. One of the interesting things this upcoming Hoang Anh Gia Lai – Hanoi FC clash can bring to the football fans is that their positions in V.League have changed. For the first time ever, after many years playing in V.League 1, Hoang Anh Gia Lai are flying on the top of the V.League 1 table while strong Hanoi FC are below them. Coach Kiatisuk and Hoang Anh Gia Lai players are displaying a fabulous form with five consecutive rounds leading the table.
However, Hoang Anh Gia Lai will be not considered a favorite to win the championship if they don’t overcome Hanoi FC. Hanoi FC are now in crisis with many players injured and shown cards, but they are believed to be able to cool down the hot atmosphere at Pleiku Stadium thanks to their class and spirit. In the last 27 meetings between these two, Hoang Anh Gia Lai only won seven, drew six and lost 14 matches. Last season, Hoang Anh Gia Lai lost to Hanoi FC 0-4 right at Pleiku.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
