V.League 1 round 15: Khanh Hoa FC hope for win against Hong Linh Ha Linh

Without a win in 7 rounds in a row, Khanh Hoa FC are at high risk of being relegated with only 10 points after 14 rounds, placing at the bottom of the rankings. In round 15 taking place at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium, Nha Trang City at 6:00 pm on April 4, Khanh Hoa FC receive Hong Linh Ha Tinh and will strive for a win.

For Khanh Hoa FC, a home win at this stage is very important, not only helping coach Trong Binh and his team break the streak of 7 consecutive winless matches but also shorten the point gap with the teams above in the relegation battle. After 14 rounds, Khanh Hoa FC only have 10 points, 2 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses, ranking at the bottom of the rankings. Currently, they are 4 points behind LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Song Lam Nghe An (both on 14 points). If Khanh Hoa FC don’t win 3 points over Hong Linh Ha Tinh this time, it will be very difficult for them to turn the table.

Match between Khanh Hoa FC and Hong Linh Ha Tinh in the first leg of this year’s season (Source: VPF)

Both the coach board and supporters of Khanh Hoa FC are strongly hoping for a win against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. At the end of the return leg, Khanh Hoa FC recruited foreign player Coutinho, who helped the team's attacks improve somewhat. Coutinho marked his Khanh Hoa FC debut with a brace in the match with Merry Land Quy Nhon-Binh Dinh in round 13, which earned Khanh Hoa FC 1 precious point. In round 14, playing away against LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa FC's attacking line also played well, putting pressure on the home team’s defending line and earned 1 point even through an own goal of LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai defender Jairo.

Playing against Hong Linh Ha Tinh at home, Khanh Hoa FC are hoping for good performance of foreign duo Leazard and Coutinho. However, Hong Linh Ha Tinh aren’t easy opponents. In the last 3 rounds, they had quite good form, winning against and drawing with strong teams Becamex Binh Duong, Hanoi Police and Hai Phong. After 14 rounds, Hong Linh Ha Tinh have 17 points (4 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses), placing 8th on the rankings. This is not considered a safe position for Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Therefore, playing against weaker opponents like Khanh Hoa FC, they will strive to win points to improve their position. The home team Khanh Hoa FC have to try their best to win the match.

An Nhien
Translated by H.N