Nam Dinh finishes early, Binh Dinh in danger: Championship race over, relegation awaits final round

DRAMA RACE TO AVOID RESIGNATION

Round 25 of V-League 2024 - 2025 took place simultaneously on 7 football fields yesterday afternoon, June 15, and witnessed Nam Dinh Club successfully defending the championship with 2 goals from Ly Cong Hoang Anh and Lam Ti Phong. However, what interested fans more was the unbelievable dramatic developments of the relegation race, with unimaginable comebacks, when most of the "red light" teams had strong performances in the second half.

SLNA had a nightmare start at Vinh Stadium when they were led 2-0 by the visiting team HAGL, and the home team was reduced to 10 men after goalkeeper Van Viet's red card. However, with the will to not give up, along with HAGL withdrawing Bao Toan, Quang Nho, Ngoc Quang to create conditions for the young players, they opened up the most spectacular comeback of round 25. Three goals from Quang Vinh, Manh Quynh and Zaracho helped the Nghe team win 3-2. From being at the brink of death, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team with 26 points revived, even surpassing Quang Nam Club and winning the relegation ticket with one round left.

Nam Định về đích sớm, Bình Định lâm nguy: Cuộc đua vô địch ngã ngũ, trụ hạng chờ vòng cuối- Ảnh 1. — Coach Vu Hong Viet's 100th match leading Nam Dinh

Nam Định về đích sớm, Bình Định lâm nguy: Cuộc đua vô địch ngã ngũ, trụ hạng chờ vòng cuối- Ảnh 2. — Good teacher, good student

Nam Định về đích sớm, Bình Định lâm nguy: Cuộc đua vô địch ngã ngũ, trụ hạng chờ vòng cuối- Ảnh 3. — Nam Dinh Club successfully defended the championship title

On Ha Tinh field, Da Nang FC also had a "heart-stopping moment" when from a 0-2 loss they drew 2-2 to regain a valuable point. This draw helped the Han River team gain 22 points, 1 point more than Binh Dinh FC to have the right to decide before the final round. Although that point is fragile, it may be a gap that can never be filled with Binh Dinh FC - a team that is assessed to have a 99% chance of being relegated.

Q TOO DIFFICULT FOR BINH DINH CLUB

Coach Tran Minh Chien must have been very sad when he returned to Thong Nhat Stadium and lost 0-1 to Ho Chi Minh City FC (the team that officially stayed in the league after round 25). Although Mr. Chien tried his best to make up for the points in the last rounds, the heavy 1-5 loss to Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) caused the team to lose their advantage. After round 25, they no longer have the right to decide for themselves. Currently at the bottom of the table with 21 points, Binh Dinh FC will have to beat Hanoi FC in round 26, while waiting for Da Nang FC (hosting SLNA at Tam Ky Stadium) to stumble. The problem is that SLNA is already in the league and no longer has much motivation.

If they get 3 points in the final round, Da Nang FC will definitely get a ticket to the play-off match. But surprises can still happen because Da Nang FC is better in head-to-head record than Quang Nam FC thanks to away goals (lost 2-3 at Quang Nam and won 1-0 at home). This means that if coach Le Duc Tuan and his team win against SLNA in round 26 and Quang Nam FC loses to HAGL, the Han River team will stay in the league, while the Quang Nam team will have to play the play-off. All these details keep the drama for V-League.

2024 - 2025 until the final round. The unexpected scenario with comebacks like round 25 can completely happen in round 26. But frankly speaking, the variables will largely depend on the playing attitude of the names that have stayed in the league like SLNA, HAGL.

Returning to round 25, CAHN Club is holding the advantage in the race for the top 3 after a 4-1 victory at Thanh Hoa Stadium. Currently, CAHN Club has 42 points, temporarily behind Nam Dinh and Hanoi Clubs. The Viettel The Cong team won 2-1 in the "capital derby" against Hanoi Club, but with 41 points is still behind CAHN. In addition to the relegation race, V-League 2024 - 2025 will decide the team ranked 3rd overall with 2 matches CAHN - Hai Phong and Binh Dinh Club - Hanoi. In addition to the collective titles, the race for the Golden Boot is also quite exciting when Alan (CAHN Club) and Lucas (Hai Phong Club) temporarily lead the "bombing" list with 14 goals, while Tien Linh is also following closely with 13 goals after a double against Hai Phong Club.