After winning against Ho Chi Minh City 2-0 in the away match in round 3, Khanh Hoa FC return home to receive Song Lam Nghe An at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium on February 17. Playing at home is an advantage but also a pressure. Coach Vo Dinh Tan and his players need to remove home-field pressure and play more confidently to win the match.
After winning against Ho Chi Minh City 2-0 in the away match in round 3, Khanh Hoa FC return home to receive Song Lam Nghe An at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium on February 17. Playing at home is an advantage but also a pressure. Coach Vo Dinh Tan and his players need to remove home-field pressure and play more confidently to win the match.
Many supporters of Khanh Hoa FC have left positive comments about the performances of the players in the 2-0 win over Ho Chi Minh City on the fanpage of the club. Before the match, Khanh Hoa FC hadn’t got any points. Facing a team who were thirsty for points at their home field was a challenge for Khanh Hoa FC. A draw could be considered a success for them. Entering the match, the players of Khanh Hoa FC shot 2 goals, displayed good defense which prevented the strikers of the host from scoring. This was really an important win for Khanh Hoa FC because it not only ended the series of their 2 losses but also helped the players be more motivated and confident in the upcoming home match against Song Lam Nghe An.
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Song Lam Nghe An are strong and is a senior team in V.League 1. However, after 3 rounds of this season, they have still not savored the taste of victory (they have got 3 draws) and are determined to win at Khanh Hoa FC’s field. In the past, before Khanh Hoa FC were relegated to V.League 2, although having been rated relatively low compared to Song Lam Nghe An, they had always played confidently against the opponents. In the most recent 4 competitions (seasons of 2018 and 2019), Khanh Hoa FC had 1 draw at home, 1 away win and 2 losses. In the upcoming match receiving Song Lam Nghe An at home field, Khanh Hoa FC are capable of getting points (at least 1 point).
In order to win the match against Song Lam Nghe An, Khanh Hoa FC players need to play with good concentration and determination and remove the pressure of a weaker team playing at home field. Khanh Hoa FC often lose when playing at home and win at the opponents’ field. Home-field pressure is a problem that coach Vo Dinh Tan and his team have been trying to solve. This requires a very long time for the players, especially the young ones, to improve confidence and mental toughness, according to coach Vo Dinh Tan. Tan has never put pressure on the players. Instead, he always encourages his players to play with their highest enthusiasm in every match and never give up.
As winning and losing are a normal part of sports, especially football, supporters will always support Khanh Hoa FC regardless of the team's results as long as the players play with determination and dedication.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
