Cong Phuong and Binh Phuoc Club can approach V-League in round 19, why?

If they defeat the home team PVF-CAND in round 19 at 6:00 p.m. on May 17, Binh Phuoc Club and Cong Phuong will certainly win at least a play-off spot to play in the V-League next season.

Opportunity for Cong Phuong and Binh Phuoc Club

When young talent Vi Dinh Thuong opened the score for Hue in the 3rd minute of the match on the field of Binh Phuoc Club (round 18 of the first division), perhaps many spectators of the Southeast football team imagined the scenario of last season. In the 2023 - 2024 first division, Binh Phuoc Club fiercely pursued the ticket to the play-off to the promotion, only to collapse in the final rounds. This season, with the appearance of Cong Phuong, Binh Phuoc Club played better with the second place. However, coach Huynh Quoc Anh and his team still had fragile moments.

Binh Phuoc Club was held to a draw by Dong Nai in the previous round, and when meeting the bottom team Hue, Cong Phuong and his teammates were soon behind.

Cong Phuong (blue shirt) was closely guarded in the match against Hue Club.

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However, two goals from Tran Manh Hung and Luu Tu Nhan in the first half helped Binh Phuoc FC turn the tables. Because PVF-CAND fell to Ninh Binh FC, Binh Phuoc widened the gap with the third-placed team to 7 points (having played 1 more match).

If they win against PVF-CAND this round (the match will take place at 6pm on May 17 at PVF Stadium), Cong Phuong and his teammates will be 10 points ahead of their opponents, in the context that PVF-CAND only has 3 matches left. This means that Binh Phuoc Club will definitely end the season with first or second place in the table (PVF-CAND will no longer have a chance to squeeze in if they lose to Binh Phuoc Club).

Although it is difficult to overcome Ninh Binh Club to win the first division championship and get a direct ticket, however, Binh Phuoc Club will have a play-off ticket to keep the hope of being promoted to V-League alive.

If they get at least 1 point against PVF-CAND, Binh Phuoc Club will have a good chance to defend their play-off spot, as they are 7 points ahead of their opponents. If they only get 3 points in the last 2 rounds, Binh Phuoc will definitely end the season in second place.

First Division standings

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If they lose, Binh Phuoc Club will have the gap narrowed to 4 points, making the promotion race even "hotter".

More uniform and unpredictable

Binh Phuoc FC came from behind to defeat Hue FC, even though Cong Phuong did not shine. That is a positive sign.

The striker born in 1995 has been playing well since the beginning of the season with 7 goals in 12 matches, including 3 free kicks against Hoa Binh and Dong Thap, helping Binh Phuoc get 6 full points. "When needed, Cong Phuong has..." is a joke of many Binh Phuoc fans, as the 30-year-old striker always knows how to speak up at the right time.

Cong Phuong's extensive playing experience and star quality have helped the Southeast team overcome difficult challenges. This is also the reason why he was recruited by Binh Phuoc Club with an extremely high signing bonus despite having spent 2 seasons almost not playing in Japan.

Binh Phuoc Club needs replacements for Cong Phuong when needed.

PHOTO: BINH PHUOC CLUB

Last season, Binh Phuoc FC collapsed because their attack was "silent" at crucial moments. This season, the moments of the former HAGL striker helped the blue team win even in matches where they did not play well.

However, if they only depend on Cong Phuong, Binh Phuoc Club will be easily predictable. The Southeast representative has found new "explosives", in which striker Luu Tu Nhan has scored 7 goals to share the burden with his senior. In addition, Le Thanh Binh (3 goals) and Ho Tuan Tai (2 goals) also scored, giving Binh Phuoc Club more attacking firepower.

Facing a young and strong opponent and being put in a difficult position like PVF-CAND Club, Binh Phuoc Club needs experience and courage to pass the "PVF gate". The door to V-League is very close. The representative of the Southeast region should not... miss a step again!

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cong-phuong-va-clb-binh-phuoc-co-the-ap-sat-v-league-ngay-vong-19-tai-sao-185250514090629672.htm