Both of the next two matches in V.League Round 23, taking place today, are highly noteworthy as they involve three teams currently in the relegation zone at the bottom of the table.
The "Nghe An derby" between Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Song Lam Nghe An, a team with a rich tradition and impressive record, is surprisingly ranked third from the bottom. This is truly an unbelievable paradox. Hong Linh Ha Tinh cannot compare to Song Lam Nghe An in terms of reputation and tradition; the team is young, having only participated in the V.League for a few seasons, and last season even had to play in the relegation play-offs. After quality personnel additions, they are the phenomenon of this season, having lost only one match since the start of the season and having a chance to compete for a top 3 spot, aiming for a historic medal!
Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An is a "legend" of the V-League. Previously, mentioning Song Lam Nghe An meant talking about championships, and Song Lam Nghe An players were respected wherever they played. However, currently, the team continues to struggle to avoid relegation, facing many unresolved difficulties.
With 4 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss since the start of phase 2 (the most recent match being a 0-0 draw against Hanoi Police at their opponent's home ground), Ha Tinh's form shows superiority over Song Lam Nghe An (1 win, 5 draws, 3 losses, including a 1-2 loss against Hanoi FC in round 22). Therefore, Ha Tinh deserves to be considered the favorite in this derby (the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw). Will the "younger brother" show any leniency towards the "older brother" from Nghe An? Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong stated that his team will play with full determination to achieve a high position in the standings, so there will be no question of playing out of "fellow country sentiment".
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The "Quang Nam - Da Nang derby" between SHB Da Nang (17 points, currently bottom of the table) and Quang Nam also promises to be extremely tense. In the past, Quang Nam and Da Nang were one of the strongest football teams in the Central region before the provinces were separated. And in just a few months, they will be reunited under the announced merger plan (the new name will be Da Nang city).
But football is a different story. Because if Da Nang wins, it will open up a significant opportunity to escape direct relegation, but then Quang Nam will also face the risk of having to race to avoid a play-off position.
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The 3-1 victory in the "relegation battle" against Binh Dinh in the previous round showed Da Nang's ability when backed into a corner. Quang Nam, on the other hand, will aim for a tight game to accumulate points and secure a safe position at the end of the season (their recent 0-0 draw against Binh Duong also demonstrated this), therefore, coach Van Sy Son's team will continue to aim for points in this evenly matched game.
This match was also officiated by FIFA referees from Thailand: Referee Songkran Bunmeekiart (born in 1990) and Referee Torphong Somsing (born in 1989), one serving as the main referee and the other as the VAR operator.
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