2023-2024 V.League 1 round 2: Khanh Hoa to receive Thep Xanh Nam Dinh

Khanh Hoa FC are going to receive Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in round 2 of the 2023-2024 V.League 1 at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium at 6pm on October 28.

Khanh Hoa Province’s authorities and the supporters have paid much attention on the first home match of Khanh Hoa FC this season. The team didn’t have a good start in the new season as they lost 2-0 to Ho Chi Minh City at Thong Nhat Stadium.  The upcoming match also promises another tough match for the home team because Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is a tougher team to play against. 

Khanh Hoa FC (yellow jersey) playing Ho Chi Minh City in round 1 (Source: VFF)

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh have all the elements to be capable of competing for a position among the top teams. Their line-up comprises of quality players such as Duong Thanh Hao, Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, Rafaelson, Hendrio, Tran Van Kien, Ly Cong Hoang Anh, Nguyen Van Toan, Ho Khac Ngoc, and Douglas Coutinho. In their 2-1 win at their home ground against Quang Nam in round 1, the trio of strikers of Thep Xanh Nam Dinh namely Van Dat, Hendrio, and Rafaelson, with good personal techniques and good cooperation, made the defense line of Quang Nam to struggle. And that is not to mention the fact that coach Vu Hong Viet of Thep Xanh Nam Dinh didn’t use experienced Van Toan.

Meanwhile, the players of Khanh Hoa FC this season haven’t been highly rated. The performance of Khanh Hoa FC players in the first match of the season didn’t satisfy their supporters. The match showed Khanh Hoa FC’s problems in cooperation between lines and not-well-organized defense line. New face Sesay Alie hasn’t proved that he can replace the role of former player Jairo. The attacking line didn’t display well in that loss. Therefore, besides the home advantage, Khanh Hoa FC have to display better form in the upcoming match with Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in order to earn points. 

An Nhien
Translated by H.N