Da Nang struggles in the survival race in V.League

Da Nang is struggling to survive in V.League - Photo: DNFC .

V.League 2024/25 is entering the final stage, every match can decide the fate of the teams. In the relegation race, Da Nang is the name in the most dangerous position. After 21 rounds, the Han River team has only 14 points, standing at the bottom of the table and 5 points behind the safe zone. This is a gap that is not easy to fill when the tournament has only 5 rounds left to end.

The match against Binh Dinh in round 22 is considered as the "reverse final" of the Han River team. Meanwhile, Binh Dinh has a make-up match with CAHN on June 3. If they lose in round 22, Da Nang will be widened to 8 points by their opponent, almost putting an end to their hope of staying in the V.League. But even if they win, the challenge ahead for coach Le Duc Tuan and his team is still very difficult.

In the remaining rounds, Da Nang will meet Quang Nam, HAGL, Ha Tinh and SLNA. Except for Ha Tinh, who are in the top group, these are all teams at risk of relegation and the point gap between them and Da Nang is not too large. In such direct confrontations, the losing team not only loses points but also creates momentum for the opponent to break away.

In round 23, Da Nang will host Quang Nam. If they win, the Han River team will narrow the gap and somewhat retain hope. However, if they lose, they will shoot themselves in the foot, as Quang Nam is one of their direct competitors. In round 24, a bigger challenge awaits them at Pleiku Stadium - where HAGL is always extremely difficult. This season, the mountain town has witnessed HAGL draw with Nam Dinh , beat CAHN and make Thanh Hoa regret.

Pressure weighs heavily on coach Duc Tuan's shoulders - Photo: DNFC.

Next, in round 25, Da Nang will face Ha Tinh - an ambitious team that is aiming to break away and finish in the top 3. In the final round, the Han River team will host SLNA. The Nghe An team is also determined to stay in the league, so this will be a fierce battle, not only in terms of tactics but also in terms of courage.

Da Nang's biggest problem right now is not only the score, but also the mentality and quality of the players. They have the worst attack in the league with only 14 goals after 21 rounds, while the defense has conceded 36 goals. With that performance, it will be extremely difficult to earn points in the crucial rounds.

It is no exaggeration to say that every match from now on with Da Nang is a "life and death" match. Just one more defeat, especially against direct competitors, and the door to relegation will be wider than ever. And if they cannot win against Binh Dinh in round 22, all remaining calculations may become meaningless.

Source: https://znews.vn/da-nang-vat-lon-trong-cuoc-dua-sinh-ton-o-vleague-post1552132.html