Today's play-off schedule: A life-or-death battle, will Binh Phuoc or Da Nang play in the V-League?

The play-off match between Da Nang Club and Binh Phuoc Club at Thong Nhat Stadium at 6:00 p.m. today (June 27) will select the team to participate in the V-League season 2025 - 2026.

Because of the dream of resurrection

Da Nang FC's entry into the play-off (against Binh Phuoc) was considered miraculous, as they had only earned 4 points after the first 11 rounds, and had spent 17 consecutive rounds at the bottom of the table before climbing to second-to-last place from round 25. The arrival of young coach Le Duc Tuan and their never-give-up spirit breathed new life into the team, helping them revive in the final rounds to reach the play-off. In the last 7 rounds, Da Nang played almost entirely with domestic players, yet the results were consistently positive. It's a pity for them that if Quang Nam FC hadn't drawn 3-3 against HAGL in the final round, Da Nang FC would have been even luckier, successfully avoiding relegation and not having to play this play-off match.

Play-off for promotion to V-League: A historic moment for Binh Phuoc Club.

Malaysian referee Bin Ali will also officiate the match.

Can Cong Phuong and Binh Phuoc FC realize their dream of playing in the V-League?

PHOTO: KHA HOA

In the play-off match, with their playing style and players offering so many positive aspects, a perfect blend of experience and youth, Da Nang Club is considered the favorite.

Conversely, Binh Phuoc FC, though considered weaker in terms of strength and experience, is brimming with the desire to fulfill its dream of participating in the V-League. Club owner Pham Huong Son has offered a record-breaking bonus of 10 billion VND if Binh Phuoc FC wins the match to motivate the players. Therefore, in this crucial match, Cong Phuong and Binh Phuoc FC have the motivation to play well and win, aiming to become the fifth First Division team to win 13 play-off matches since the 2001-2002 season.

Binh Phuoc faces a historic opportunity.

However, this will be a tough match for the First Division representative, as Da Nang FC is in good spirits and playing strongly in the final matches of the season. Coach Le Duc Tuan has also proven his talent by knowing how to boost the players' morale and having appropriate strategies at each stage of the match. In addition, Coach Duc Tuan has the support of experienced coach Phan Thanh Hung, so he will be confident in leading his team to victory.

Conversely, Binh Phuoc FC will place their hopes on the coaching skills of Huynh Quoc Anh, who will be facing his former team that helped him win the 2012 Vietnamese Golden Ball. Entering this crucial match, Coach Quoc Anh hopes that Thanh Binh, Ngoc Duc, and others will recover from their injuries in time to join forces with Cong Phuong, Phi Son, and the top scorer of the 2024-2025 National First Division, Luu Tu Nhan (9 goals), to score against the V-League representative. A win in this match would give Binh Phuoc FC the confidence to compete in the V-League, especially with significant investment in new signings such as Minh Vuong, Xuan Truong, and Van Son.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-play-off-hom-nay-tran-chien-song-con-binh-phuoc-hay-da-nang-se-choi-ov-league-185250626233604604.htm