Khatoco Khanh Hoa made a remarkable start to National First Division 2025 – 2026 as one of the two teams wining the opening match of the tournament, temporarily leading the rankings after round 1. This will be the motivation and inspiration for Coach Tran Trong Binh and his players to be confident in their away match at Bac Ninh’s field in round 2 (taking place on September 27).
Khatoco Khanh Hoa got 3 points after defeating Long An 2-0. PVF-CAND also earned 3 points in their first match but sit just behind in second place due to an inferior goal difference. Meanwhile, some teams which had been well invested and are considered favorites of this season such as Tuoi School in Dong Nai, Bac Ninh, and Quang Ninh failed to meet expectations with draws or defeats in their opening match.
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| Khatoco Khanh Hoa players celebrate after scoring in the opening match against Long An |
The opening-round win not only gives Khatoco Khanh Hoa an advantage in the upcoming matches but also helps the players be more confident. In Round 2, Khatoco Khanh Hoa play against Bac Ninh at Viet Yen Stadium, which is expected a tough match for the visitors even though Bac Ninh are freshly promoted team.
Bac Ninh might still be an unfamiliar name to many domestic supporters; however, they've quickly become a talking point among experts in their debut at V.League 2 with good investment in the squad and high determination to compete for a promotion spot to V.League 1.
Bac Ninh currently stands out as the only V.League 2 club led by a foreign coach, Paulo Foiani, under top-tier consultation of former national team coach Park Hang-seo. They’ve also invested in their roster with many quality players namely Ha Duc Chinh, Nguyen Hai Huy, Huynh Tuan Linh, Dinh Van Truong, Mai Xuan Quyet, and foreign player Da Silva Amarante. In round 1, Bac Ninh had a goalless draw away to Youth Ho Chi Minh City. Despite controlling the match, they couldn't find the back of the net. Therefore, in the match against Khatoco Khanh Hoa in round 2 at home field, Bac Ninh will strive for 3 points.
In terms of competence, the visitors Khatoco Khanh Hoa are generally considered the weaker side with a lineup without any outstanding players. However, with experience playing at V.League 1 and the V.League 2, Coach Tran Trong Binh and his players can get a positive result in the match against Bac Ninh.
Hopefully, with a smooth start with a home win in round 1, Khatoco Khanh Hoa will continue to play well and getting at least 1 point in this away match.
AN NHIEN
Translated by H.N
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