Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club promoted to V.League

After round 19 of the National First Division League, Phu Dong Ninh Binh FC has 49 points, 8 points more than second-placed Binh Phuoc FC (41 points). Therefore, Cong Phuong's team no longer has a chance to "turn the tide" as they only have two matches left (a maximum of 6 points).

Coach Nguyen Viet Thang, a favorite of coach Troussier, led Ninh Binh to an early championship victory, securing their direct promotion to the V.League 2025/26 with three rounds remaining.

After 19 rounds in the First Division, Ninh Binh has 16 wins, 1 draw, and no losses, scoring 34 goals and conceding only 2.

Right from the start of the tournament, Phu Dong Ninh Binh made a strong surge, creating an ever-widening gap in the race, a testament to the significant investment in their squad, which includes many top stars of Vietnamese football.

The coaching staff and players of Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club are enjoying the joy of winning the championship early, three rounds before the end of the season.

Both Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc and PVF-CAND clubs also aimed for the championship at the start of the season, but lacked the consistency of their rivals Phu Dong Ninh Binh. At various points during the season, these two teams experienced setbacks, forcing changes in their coaching staff. Binh Phuoc and PVF-CAND will battle for the runner-up position and a playoff spot when they meet in Round 19.

The visiting team, Binh Phuoc, came away with one point after a 0-0 draw against the home team, PVF-CAND. Although it was only one point, it was extremely valuable for coach Huynh Quoc Anh's team because they continued to maintain a 7-point lead over PVF-CAND (41 compared to 34).

Theoretically, Coach Thach Bao Khanh's team still has 3 matches to play – one more than their opponent – so they can still stage a comeback. However, Binh Phuoc will certainly not let their opponent create this "shock" in the remainder of the race. Let's wait and see what happens in the remaining matches between Binh Phuoc and PVF-CAND!

At the bottom of the table, Hoa Binh and Dong Nai drew 2-2. This draw means Hoa Binh FC is still being chased by Long An and Hue, and the gap could be narrowed by their rivals playing a day later. Dong Nai, with 18 points, is very close to securing their survival in the league…

The remaining matches of Round 19 of the 2024/25 National First Division League will continue today (May 18).

Tuan Ngoc

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/clb-phu-dong-ninh-binh-len-hang-vleague-post548838.html