Comments on The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong, 19:15 on May 23: Difficult task

Comments before the match The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong

Viettel kicked off Velizar Popov's reign with a resounding 6-0 victory over Da Nang . In the first half, they scored 5 goals against their opponents. It was the result of a series of beautiful combinations, combined with the extreme excitement from the strikers of the army team.

But just after that match, they returned with an erratic face that made the Bulgarian coach worried. Meeting HAGL, this team overwhelmed the opponent with consecutive attacks. But they unexpectedly conceded 2 goals and left the field empty-handed.

The loss of breath in the final minutes and lack of concentration in defense caused this team to lose in Pleiku. Against Binh Dinh, Viettel even led by 2 goals but instead of scoring more, they were equalized by the opponent. That was the match in which the entire system of this club received heavy criticism from the coach.

“Although we controlled the game, we let Quy Nhon Binh Dinh score from very silly situations,” said the new 49-year-old coach. “That goal (to make it 1-2) helped them regain their confidence. It was the same in the second half. We conceded a goal from a not-so-dangerous play. We still have a lot to improve on. We created a good intensity in the first half, but in the second half, the players could not maintain that.”

Form, history of confrontation The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong

At home, Viettel understands that they must quickly end their streak of forgettable matches and improve their performance in both attack and defense. However, that task will be difficult against a Hai Phong team that is playing effectively and scientifically.

Hai Phong officially secured their place in the league with a victory over Thanh Hoa in round 22. That victory showed the tactical maturity and effectiveness of the team's playing style. Hai Phong completely suppressed Thanh Hoa, leaving the opponent with no chance to fight back in the early stages.

After leading by 2 goals, they played cautiously, making their opponents deadlocked and if it weren't for Ribamar's star moment, Thanh Hoa would have lost at Lach Tray. It was not a rare match where Hai Phong showed their typical qualities. This team has been really effective in the past 2 months.

It helps them from facing the relegation race to now be safe. In the last 3 matches, Hai Phong won 7/9 maximum points, losing only 1 goal in total. While in the last 3 appearances, Viettel only got 4 points, they lost 5 points.

Hai Phong's away form is also not easy to underestimate. In the last 5 away trips, they won 3. But at home, Viettel still really brings a sense of security to the fans. This club won 3, drew 1 in the last 4 matches at their "home", only conceding in 1 match. In the comparison of confrontations with Hai Phong, in the past 24 years, Viettel has only lost 1 time at home, winning 9 times.

The army team has not lost its ambition. They need to maintain the 3rd position against the group behind. Viettel's motivation is completely there, the historical support is also supporting them. The problem is whether they can turn those factors into specific points on the field or not?

Expected lineup The Cong Viettel vs Hai Phong

Viettel The Cong: The Tai, Thanh Binh, Tien Dung, Phan Tuan Tai, Duc Chien, Huu Thang, Huu Nam, Wesley, Minh Tung, Tien Anh, Pedro Henrique.

Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu, Van Toi, Bicou, Trung Hieu, Nhat Minh, Viet Hung, Hoang Nam, Van Tu, Huu Son, Lucas, Friday.

Score prediction: The Cong Viettel 1-1 Hai Phong

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