With only 5 rounds remaining in Phase 1 of the V.League 2023, Hong Linh Ha Tinh needs to seize opportunities and earn more points to achieve its goal of reaching the top 8 teams.
Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC is having an impressive season in V.League 1-2023, currently sitting in 7th place after 8 rounds.
After 8 rounds, Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team has secured 2 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. With 10 points, Hong Linh Ha Tinh (HLHT) is currently ranked 7th in the standings. This is a fairly good achievement for the team from Hong Mountain.
Phase 1 has only 5 rounds left to play. At this point, HLHT's chances of making it into the top 8 are still quite high. The gap between HLHT and the leading group is only one win.
According to statistics, since the 2017 V.League season, a team wanting to be in the top 8 after the first half of the V.League season must earn at least 1.23 points per match, meaning they must earn a minimum of 16-18 points out of 13 matches.
To qualify for the top 8, Hong Linh Ha Tinh needs to win at least 6-8 points in the remaining 5 rounds.
Therefore, the Hong Mountain team needs to win 6-8 points in the remaining 5 matches to secure a spot in the top 8. This is considered a feasible task for Dinh Thanh Trung and his teammates.
The fixture list is quite favorable for Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong's team, as HLHT will play 3 of their remaining 5 matches at home. Two of these are against Ho Chi Minh City FC (round 9, May 27th) and Khanh Hoa FC (round 13, July 2nd). These are considered manageable and easy opponents for the team from Hong Mountain in the remaining matches.
Ho Chi Minh City FC is in terrible form, yet to secure their first win of the season. With only 4 points after 8 rounds, they are at the bottom of the table. Last season, HLHT was undefeated when hosting Ho Chi Minh City FC (1 win, 1 draw). Home advantage will help the team from Hong Mountain secure all 3 points in this match.
Khanh Hoa is one of the two newcomers to this season's league. The team is currently right behind HLHT with 10 points, but trails on goal difference. Overall, Khanh Hoa's strength and capabilities are considered to be on par with HLHT, and a victory is something HLHT can achieve.
Ho Chi Minh City FC (in blue) is performing poorly, creating an opportunity for HLHT to secure 3 points in round 9. Photo: VNE.
Their remaining home game is against Topenland Binh Dinh (Round 11, June 4th). In their last three encounters with Nguyen Duc Thang's team, the team from Hong Mountain has suffered defeats every time. Fortunately, HLHT will be playing at home in this match. Phi Son and his teammates are aiming for one point in this game.
The two away matches in the first phase of the HLHT tournament are trips to the North. The team from Hong Mountain will play away against Nam Dinh (round 10, May 31) and Hanoi Police (round 12, June 23).
Along with Ho Chi Minh City FC, Khanh Hoa FC is a "suitable" opponent for HLHT to hope for a victory.
Along with Khanh Hoa, Hanoi Police is a newcomer to the league. This team has shown significant investment by recruiting a number of stars such as defenders Vu Van Thanh and Doan Van Hau… Meanwhile, Nam Dinh Club is also not to be outdone with a series of expensive signings. Both teams are currently in the top 5. The inferiority in strength will make things very difficult for HLHT, however, the goal of securing one point is still considered achievable for the team from Hong Mountain.
The Hong Mountain team needs to seize every opportunity to keep their hopes of finishing in the top 8 alive.
From the above analysis, it is clear that HLHT's goal of finishing in the top 8 after the first half of the season is still achievable. The most important thing now is for them to capitalize on opportunities and gain points to consolidate their position in the standings.
Currently, HLHT's form is quite stable, their playing style is promising, and the foreign players have adapted to the pace. This is the foundation for the coach's team to be determined to aim for a place in the championship race after the end of phase 1.
Ngoc Thang
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