Waiting for Ninh Binh to 'make a difference' in V.League

Ninh Binh will be a team worth watching in V.League next season - Photo: NBFC .

On the afternoon of May 17, Ninh Binh won 3-0 against Ho Chi Minh City Youth. After 17 matches, they earned 49 points with a record of 16 wins, 1 draw and no losses. Meanwhile, their direct competitor Binh Phuoc was held to a 0-0 draw by PVF - CAND. With this result, Ninh Binh won the promotion ticket three rounds early. The ancient capital team officially returned to V.League after 11 years of absence, ending a long journey to regain its position on the map of professional football in Vietnam.

With 34 goals and only 2 goals conceded, Ninh Binh deserves to be promoted. Compared to the rest of the First Division, this team also has a squad of a much higher class. They brought in famous names such as Nguyen Hoang Duc and Dang Van Lam. Not only that, Ninh Binh also added a series of players who have fought in the V.League such as Trong Long, Minh Binh, Duc Viet, Thanh Thinh, Ngoc Ha, Quoc Viet... Although most of them are only average compared to the V.League, in the First Division, this is a force enough to overwhelm the remaining opponents.

In addition to the team, Ninh Binh also possesses strong financial potential, a systematic organization, and clear ambitions. They not only aim to be promoted, but also want to build a team that is competitive enough at the highest level.

Ninh Binh convincingly won promotion ticket - Photo: NBFC.

However, the fact that Ninh Binh is flying high in the First Division does not mean that they will have a smooth ride back to the V.League map. The lesson from Quang Nam or Da Nang is the clearest proof. In the First Division, they do not have worthy opponents and have been promoted convincingly. However, when they are promoted to the V.League, both Quang Nam and Da Nang have to struggle with the relegation race or "hold their breath" at the prospect of having to return to the First Division.

V.League is a harsh playground, where the requirements for squad depth, stability and battle prowess are much higher. Even with Hoang Duc and Van Lam, a squad revolving around only a few stars will not be able to carry the whole season. The remaining names in the current Ninh Binh squad are unlikely to make a big difference in V.League without significant professional upgrades and reasonable reinforcements.

Ninh Binh's management team of course understands that. As soon as they were officially promoted, the team began to look for quality foreign players and big domestic contracts to prepare for the 2025/26 season. Their goal is certainly not to stay in the league, but to create a surprise like CAHN did in the first season after promotion by winning the championship immediately.

A team with potential and eager to prove itself can make the tournament more exciting than ever. Ninh Binh's return to V.League after 11 years is not only symbolic but also contributes to increasing the attraction of the tournament. The appearance of this ambitious team promises to make the championship race more exciting. Teams such as Nam Dinh, Hanoi, CAHN or The Cong Viettel will have another formidable opponent.

For fans, the image of the packed stands at Ninh Binh Stadium and the enthusiasm of the ancient capital's people are unmistakable. The dream of conquering V.League after 11 years of waiting is writing a story worth looking forward to for the new season.

Source: https://znews.vn/cho-ninh-binh-lam-nen-chuyen-o-vleague-post1553926.html