Dinh Trieu is absent, Hai Phong Club ‘hangs out’ on Lach Tray Stadium

After the first phase of V-League 2024 – 2025, both Hai Phong and Quang Nam clubs are not in good form. While Hai Phong is ranked 12th with 7 points, Quang Nam is no better with only 8 points after 1 win, 5 draws and 3 defeats. With unimpressive performances from the beginning of the tournament, the two teams are now in the “holding the red light” group. Therefore, the match on the evening of January 19 is considered a 6-point match, which may affect the relegation race of the two teams.

By playing at home, Hai Phong Club is more appreciated. However, the strength of the team led by coach Chu Dinh Nghiem faced doubts when a series of key players were absent. Midfield duo Quoc Trung and Ngoc Nam received a full penalty card and could not play. Meanwhile, the reliable stopper in the wooden goal, goalkeeper Dinh Trieu, also suffered an injury after the AFF Cup 2024 and is expected to return to training in 2 weeks.

With home advantage, Hai Phong Club entered the game confidently, rushing to attack right after the opening whistle. As usual, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem’s ​​team used many long balls and crosses from both sides to take advantage of the strikers’ aerial ability. Lucao and Trieu Viet Hung are arranged to play in the midfield, playing an important role in Hai Phong’s playing style. In the 13th minute, Lucao and Trieu Viet Hung had a beautiful combination, opening up a scoring opportunity for Hai Phong Club. Unfortunately, after two consecutive shots, Quang Nam Club’s net still did not vibrate.

Starting from minute 20, Hai Phong Club used many small group coordination situations in the middle. However, this kicking method of the home team at Lach Tray Stadium lacks speed and suddenness, and is not effective. In addition, the defense of Quang Nam Club also kept their distance and covered each other well, making it difficult for Hai Phong to reach the penalty area. Despite holding the ball better (nearly 60%), Lucao and his teammates did not have any more dangerous kicks towards the goal of Quang Nam Club.

On the other side of the front line, Quang Nam Club’s attack also did not work well, ending the first half with a 0-0 draw. The most dangerous situation the away team created in the first half took place in the 11th minute when Charles Atshimene entered the penalty area, jumped high and headed the ball narrowly over the bar.

In the second half, Hai Phong and Quang Nam clubs chose to play openly, making the match more exciting. Right in the first minutes of the half, Quang Nam Club suddenly pushed up the squad, continuously threatening Hai Phong’s goal with dangerous attacks on the right wing. In the 50th minute, Quang Nam had a clear opportunity to open the score, but the trio of foreign soldiers, Hyuri, Charles Atshimene and Alain, “competed” to miss.

Meanwhile, for Hai Phong Club, in the 61st minute, Trieu Viet Hung also did not score despite having the opportunity to shoot the ball from a distance of just over 10 meters. In the 69th minute, Lucao tried to finish at a tight angle but still could not beat Quang Nam’s goalkeeper.

Attacking a lot but unable to score, Hai Phong Club had to pay the price with a loss in the 76th minute. During a quick counterattack in the middle, Ngoc Tien suddenly entered the penalty area and easily cushioned the ball at a close distance, helping Quang Nam Club leads 1-0.

Conceding a goal, Hai Phong Club had to increase the pressure to find an equalizer. However, the home team did not have any dangerous attack situations in the final minutes and had to end the match with a 0-1 loss to Quang Nam.

“Drying clothes” right on Lach Tray field, Hai Phong Club only has 7 points after 10 matches, continuing to rank 12th on the rankings. Meanwhile, this important win helped coach Van Sy Son and his team get 11 points, climbing to 9th place.