Will Xuan Son regain his goal-scoring form under the guidance of coach Vu Hong Viet? - Photo: Nam Dinh Club
Expectations for Coach Vu Hong Viet
On the evening of March 1st, Nam Dinh FC will face Ninh Binh FC in Round 14 of the V-League. This match marks the return of coach Vu Hong Viet, after the club's management parted ways with coach Mauro Jeronimo a few days earlier.
Under coach Vu Hong Viet's era, Nam Dinh FC won two V-League championships in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and a National Super Cup in 2025. This was also the peak period for striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
After coach Viet resigned due to poor performance in the Asian Cup, Nam Dinh FC fell into crisis, going 10 consecutive matches without a win in the V-League so far. Meanwhile, Xuan Son remains ineffective in domestic competitions despite scoring 8 goals in the regional tournament since returning from injury.
The match against Ninh Binh will not only be an opportunity for Nam Dinh and Xuan Son to end their poor run of form, but also to reclaim points after losing to the same team in the first leg (0-2).
The Cong Viettel team will face Hanoi FC at 7:15 PM tonight, March 1st - Photo: TTO
The highlight of the two derby matches.
Round 14 of the V-League also featured another notable match: The Cong - Viettel vs. Hanoi FC at Hang Day Stadium. The VPF (Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company) hired two FIFA referees from Thailand (one to officiate, one to operate the VAR system) to ensure fairness.
This is a crucial match for two teams in the championship race. The Cong - Viettel and Hanoi are ranked 3rd and 4th respectively (out of 14 teams) in the V-League standings. Whoever wins this match will take another step closer to the top 2.
Another derby match in this round is between Ho Chi Minh City Police and Becamex Ho Chi Minh City at Thong Nhat Stadium.
Heading towards Lach Tray
At Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong FC will host Thanh Hoa. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Thanh Hoa team is the most exciting team to watch in the V-League at this time.
This wasn't because they played well, but because of the courage and resilience shown by the coaching staff and players in the face of financial difficulties.
Thanh Hoa is said to have paid to lift FIFA's transfer ban. They have also welcomed back their foreign players, including the famous striker Rimario Gordon. If Rimario plays, Thanh Hoa has a chance to spring a surprise against Hai Phong, coached by Chu Dinh Nghiem.
* Live broadcast schedule for Round 14 of the V-League on March 1st:
- Hai Phong - Thanh Hoa: 6 PM (FPT Play, TV360+11).
- Nam Dinh - Ninh Binh: 6 PM (FPT Play, TV360+9).
- Ho Chi Minh City Police - Becamex Ho Chi Minh City: 7:15 PM (FPT Play, MyTV, HTV Sports).
CAHN continues to hold the top spot in the standings.
The 14th round of V-League matches on the evening of February 28th witnessed some resounding victories. At Chi Lang Stadium, SHB Da Nang defeated newcomer PVF-CAND 3-0. At Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi Police FC came from behind to beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3-1. And in Ha Tinh, Song Lam Nghe An overcame the home team with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Two U23 Vietnam players, Phi Hoang and Minh Phuc, shone in this round of matches.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cho-thay-viet-hoi-sinh-xuan-son-20260301095826394.htm
Comment (0)