Football review Hai Phong vs HAGL: Opening V-League

The 2023/2024 V-League season begins with a clash between Hai Phong FC and HAGL at Lach Tray Stadium. This is a confrontation between two coaches considered the most talented in V-League, Chu Dinh Nghiem and Kiatisak Senamuang.

Last season, Hai Phong FC faced difficulties in terms of personnel. They said goodbye to a series of key players, especially two foreign players Rimario Gordon, Moses Oloya,... However, the port city team still entered the group of 8 strongest teams after half a season before finishing 6th overall.

However, Hai Phong Club still aims to be in the top 5. This task is not simple when this season's V-League has many strong teams with good potential competing for the leading group such as Hanoi FC, Hanoi Police Club, Nam Dinh, Binh Duong, Viettel ...

HAGL Club faces many challenges in the new season.

Meanwhile, coach Kiatisak announced that HAGL will compete for the championship or enter the top 4 this season. The goal of the mountain town team surprised many people because HAGL's strength has significantly declined since the 2023 season, when they said goodbye to a series of pillars such as Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Van Toan, Luong Xuan Truong...

HAGl is only ranked 10th in V-League 2023 with 19 goals scored and 19 goals conceded. The mountain town team is not easy to defeat. However, the lack of outstanding personnel quality makes it difficult for coach Kiatisak and his team to win.

Hai Phong vs HAGL form

Hai Phong FC started the season earlier than their opponents. Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team played two matches in the AFC Cup with one win and one loss. The playing style of the port city team generally did not change much compared to last season.

However, Hai Phong FC has not been in the best condition in the first 2 matches. The players' physical strength is only enough for them to play well for about 2/3 of the match. In addition, Hai Phong FC needs more certainty and concentration at the decisive moment to achieve the best results.

HAGL is preparing for the new season with many worries. In the most recent friendly tournament, coach Kiatisak's team lost all 3 matches against Binh Dinh, Quang Nam and Da Nang . Notably, all 3 opponents are not highly rated teams in the V-League. The mountain town team showed a lackluster image, especially without midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh in the squad.

HAGL’s head-to-head record with Hai Phong in recent years has not been good. Under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem, Hai Phong FC has not lost to HAGL. The port city team won 2 matches and drew 1 match in the last 2 seasons.

Hai Phong vs HAGL force

Hai Phong FC's squad continues to change before V-League 2023/2024. Captain Nguyen Hai Huy leaves the port city team. They recruited Nguyen Trong Dai, Le Tien Anh, Dam Tien Dung, A San, Tran Huu Dang. These are not star players.

The most anticipated rookie of Hai Phong FC is Lucas Vinicius (Lucao), but he has not shown much in the 2 matches in the AFC Cup. In the opening match of V-League 2023/2024, Hai Phong FC lost Dang Van Toi due to "suspension".

Similarly, HAGL does not have Le Van Son. In addition, Tuan Anh is not sure to start because he has just returned from the Vietnam national team. HAGL's squad has not changed much, but the appearance of new foreign players can make a difference.

The two new names are Martin Dzilah and Jairo Filho. Previously, the mountain town team announced the contract with Joao Mario, but suddenly changed it close to the list closing date.