Da Nang, Binh Duong cling to each other at the bottom of the V-League table

Da Nang took an early lead over Da Nang, but Binh Duong still ended the match with a result of 1-1 in round 11 of V-League 2023.

The "reverse final" match at Hoa Xuan Stadium was only exciting in the first half when both teams were determined to find their first victory of the season. However, the weakness and lack of luck of both teams' players still did not help them find the joy of victory.

Da Nang has just changed coach but has not been able to change their fortunes. Meanwhile, Binh Duong has shown signs of improvement, but has drawn its fourth consecutive match under Le Huynh Duc with the same score of 1-1. In this streak, they have led in three consecutive matches, but have not been able to protect the result.

Binh Duong (blue shirt) drew 1-1 with Da Nang, the sixth time the match ended with this score in V-League 2023. Photo: Viet Dinh — Binh Duong (blue shirt) drew 1-1 with Da Nang, the sixth time the match ended with this score in V-League 2023. Photo: *Viet Dinh*

After three consecutive reserve matches, striker Nguyen Tien Linh was chosen by coach Le Huynh Duc to start. However, the mark he left after 45 minutes was a yellow card in the 41st minute for diving to get a penalty. Tien Linh was then withdrawn at the beginning of the second half.

Rimario, despite being involved in internal turmoil, played from the start. And this foreign player immediately made his mark in the third minute when he skillfully controlled the ball in the penalty area and then crossed for Doan Hai Quan to easily tap the ball into Da Nang's net to open the score.

Da Nang welcomed new coach Pham Minh Duc to replace Phan Thanh Hung in this match. The new head coach's use of players and playing style did not change, but the home players played more positively compared to the 1-5 defeat against Ho Chi Minh City in round 10. However, they also suffered an early loss, when foreign player Rodrigo was injured and left the field in the 14th minute, replaced by Ha Minh Tuan.

It took the Han River team nearly 30 minutes to gradually get into the rhythm of the match. The small coordination between Minh Tam, Phan Van Long and Ha Minh Tuan became smooth. In the 33rd minute, they created the first dangerous opportunity when they penetrated the away team's goal but were blocked by goalkeeper Tran Minh Toan. Da Nang players then demanded a penalty because they thought Minh Toan had committed a foul in the penalty area, but Malaysian referee Nasaruddin waved his hand away.

However, Da Nang players did not have to wait long to equalize. In the corner kick situation after that, Phan Van Long crossed the ball accurately for Ha Minh Tuan to head the ball into Binh Duong's net to equalize the score in the 36th minute.

But then the tempo of the match slowed down as both teams often made bad passes. The strikers were starved for the ball and had no chances.

New coach Pham Minh Duc has not been able to help Da Nang have its first victory in V-League 2023. Photo: Viet Dinh — New coach Pham Minh Duc has not been able to help Da Nang have its first victory in V-League 2023. Photo: *Viet Dinh*

Da Nang started the game better after the break. In the 54th minute, Phi Hoang crossed the ball from the left wing into the penalty area, which was just in time for Ha Minh Tuan to head, but Binh Duong defenders intervened in time. 10 minutes later, Binh Duong responded when Hai Quan crossed the ball accurately, but Rimario headed it wide while unmarked.

Despite having good possession of the ball and creating many chances, Da Nang lacked the sharpness to score more goals. The shots of Van Long and Dinh Duy were not accurate. Binh Duong also did not create many chances, in which they scored once against the home team but were denied because player Hoang Phuong used his hand to play the ball.

In the final minute of the match, the home team quickly counterattacked but Giang Tran Quach Tan missed the post from 5 meters away, missing the opportunity to bring Da Nang their first victory this season. They are therefore still at the bottom of the table with six points, one point behind Binh Duong.

Starting lineup:

Da Nang : Phan Van Bieu, Mauricio Pinto, Lam Anh Quang, Luong Duy Cuong, Phan Van Long, Hoang Minh Tam, Vo Ngoc Toan, Phi Hoang, Dang Anh Tuan, Pham Dinh Duy, Rodrigo Dias

Binh Duong : Tran Minh Toan, Thanh Thao, Thanh Long, Ha Trung Hau, Tran Dinh Khuong, Doan Hai Quan, Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, Tran Trung Hieu, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong, Rimario, Tien Linh.

Dong Huyen

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