Hanoi FC's opportunity
Tuan Hai headed the ball very powerfully. The Pohang goalkeeper had a hard time making the save. Hanoi FC had a chance from the free kick.
Hanoi FC's opportunity
A Pohang player made a save right on the goal line after Van Quyet's shot. The home team executed a very good attacking move down the wing in this situation.
Pohang's opportunity
In-sung took a powerful long-range shot but missed the target.
Pohang dominated possession against Hanoi FC. The home team prioritized defense in the early minutes of the match. Hanoi FC's players seemed to lack the necessary ball control to execute effective attacking combinations.
Hanoi FC deployed a 3-5-2 formation with Caion and Tagueu as their attacking partners. The home team's midfield consisted of Van Quyet and Hung Dung playing higher up the pitch than defensive midfielder Wilson. Tuan Hai and Jevtovic occupied deeper positions on the flanks, and the three central defenders were Marcao, Le Tallec, and Duy Manh.
THE MATCH BEGINS
Hanoi FC 0-0 Pohang
Hanoi FC vs Pohang lineup
Hanoi FC: Bui Tan Truong (1), Do Duy Manh (2), Brandon Wilson (4), Damien Le Tallec (6), Pham Tuan Hai (9), Nguyen Van Quyet (10), Caion (17), Milan Jevtovic (33), Marcao (77), Do Hung Dung (88), Joel Tagueu (95)
Pohang: Hwang In-jae (21), Kim In-sung (7), Oberdan (8), Zeca (9), Kim Seung-dae (12), Han Chan-hee (16), Shin Kwang-hoon (17), Yoon Min-ho (19), Park Chan-yong (20), Ha Chang-rae (45), Wanderson Oliveira (77).
Hanoi FC vs Pohang Steelers Prediction
Making their debut in the AFC Champions League group stage, Hanoi FC will face Pohang Steelers (South Korea). Despite being considered the underdog, the only representative from the V-League still aims to avoid defeat at home. Hanoi FC needs points in their first match in Asia's most prestigious competition to keep their hopes of advancing from the group stage alive.
Hanoi FC will face Pohang Steelers in their first appearance in the AFC Champions League group stage.
After the 2023 season ended, the Hanoi FC team underwent significant changes in its squad. They parted ways with several notable players such as Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Nguyen Van Vi, Tran Van Kien... and welcomed Pham Xuan Manh and Nguyen Van Hoang. However, to be able to compete in the Champions League, Hanoi FC needs a strong contingent of foreign players.
The reigning V-League runner-up team has registered all 6 foreign players allowed by the league regulations. This means that some foreign players have been recruited solely to compete in Asian competitions (as the V-League only allows each club to use 3 foreign players).
The problem for Hanoi FC is cohesion. With many changes in the squad, the capital city team hasn't had much time to integrate. The lack of pre-season preparation is a disadvantage for the V-League representative.
Pohang Steelers is one of the strongest teams in South Korea. They are also a familiar name in the AFC Champions League, having won the title three times. In 2021, Pohang Steelers were the runners-up in the tournament. The visiting team is considered the stronger side and will be a tough challenge for Hanoi FC.
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