Waiting for SHB Da Nang to stage a comeback.

Continuing their momentum with a victory against Hong Linh Ha Tinh is SHB Da Nang's goal in Round 25 of the V-League 2025-2026, aiming to secure their own destiny in the direct relegation battle before the final matchday. The match will take place at 6 PM on May 31st at the Ha Tinh stadium.

SHB Da Nang (on the right) is expected to continue its momentum with a victory against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, opening up a chance for direct relegation survival in the final matchday. Photo: NGUYEN KHANG

The focal point at the bottom of the table.

The focus of attention in the penultimate round of this season is on the bottom of the table, where the relegation battle is extremely tense. The four teams at the bottom, occupying positions 11 to 14, are anxiously awaiting relegation survival: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (23 points), Becamex Ho Chi Minh City (21 points), SHB Da Nang (20 points), and PVF-CAND (18 points).

While SHB Da Nang played away against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, PVF-CAND played at home against Hai Phong. The two teams above them in the standings, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City and Hoang Anh Gia Lai, respectively played away against Hanoi Police and hosted Hanoi at home.

SHB Da Nang's goal in this round is to secure three points against Hong Linh Ha Tinh to improve their position and gain control of their own destiny in the direct relegation battle before the final matchday. This shouldn't be too difficult a task if Coach Le Duc Tuan's players show the same determination and high performance as in recent rounds.

Hong Linh Ha Tinh is in a safe position, ranking 8th in the standings with 28 points. Their squad is not significantly stronger than SHB Da Nang's. Furthermore, with no important goals to strive for in the final two matches of the season, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will likely give opportunities to players who have had limited playing time since the beginning of the season.

At this moment, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City and Hoang Anh Gia Lai are feeling the pressure from the teams behind them. Becamex Ho Chi Minh City is predicted to face many difficulties when playing away at Hang Day Stadium against Hanoi Police. The police team is considered superior in terms of strength and form. On the day they are awarded the championship trophy, a victory is what Coach Polking and his team are aiming for to double their joy.

SHB Da Nang is also hoping for a favorable result from the match between Hanoi and Hoang Anh Gia Lai. The capital city team is aiming for a win to compete for second place, so Hoang Anh Gia Lai is also expected to have a tough time in this round.

SHB Da Nang's head coach, Le Duc Tuan, believes that the last two rounds are the finals of the season. Compared to their rivals in the relegation battle, SHB Da Nang has an easier schedule as they don't face top teams. However, every match and every opponent is a major challenge, requiring the team to be determined and put in their best effort.

Prepare thoroughly.

SHB Da Nang is meticulously preparing for their away match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Besides focusing on technical aspects, coach Le Duc Tuan is improving his players' physical fitness to ensure they can compete at a high intensity. The team also arrived early to familiarize themselves with the playing conditions at the Ha Tinh stadium.

To win, scoring goals is one of SHB Da Nang's key tasks. A positive sign is that the key players are in good physical condition and ready to play. Given the importance of this match, which is no different from a final, Coach Le Duc Tuan will likely maintain the lineup he trusted in previous rounds, including: Van Toan, Hong Phuc, Ngoc Hai, Phi Long, Van Son, Duy Thang, Phi Hoang, Brandon Lopez, Minh Quang, Henen David, and Makaric.

Among the players mentioned, Makaric continues to be the biggest hope. His goals in five consecutive rounds have helped relieve pressure on both the foreign player and the team as a whole. The challenge for Coach Le Duc Tuan now is to build a strong supporting cast to help Makaric maximize his strengths. Lopez's skill and versatility in midfield, along with Henen David's dribbling ability, are also expected to shine in this match.

Scoring goals is crucial, but SHB Da Nang cannot afford to be complacent in defense. The lesson from the first leg at Chi Lang Stadium remains, where SHB Da Nang dominated the game but failed to score, ultimately losing by a narrow margin in the 90th minute. Hong Linh Ha Tinh no longer has anything to strive for, but the support of the home crowd could be the motivation for them to play their best.

Throughout the season, they were battling to avoid relegation, and the penultimate round was a turning point for SHB Da Nang to translate their on-field efforts into an advantage in the standings. Hopefully, the team at Chi Lang Stadium will play according to the spirit conveyed by coach Le Duc Tuan: "The whole team will play with the mindset of a final match to stage a comeback at the end of the season."

Source: https://baodanang.vn/cho-doi-shb-da-nang-nguoc-dong-3338629.html