Comments on the match Nam Dinh vs PVF-CAND, 18:00 on August 27: Must win mission

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After a 2-1 victory over Hai Phong on the opening day of V.League 2025/26, Nam Dinh confidently marched to Vinh to face host SLNA. Except for the field factor, the team under the direction of coach Vu Hong Viet proved to be superior in all other aspects compared to the opponent.

However, no one expected the reigning V.League champions to show such a disastrous performance. Everything initially went smoothly for Nam Dinh. In the 9th minute, Lam Ti Phong shone with a twist of two opposing players, before unleashing a classy shot to put the team from Thanh Nam in the lead.

But the easy start seemed to make coach Vu Hong Viet's players complacent. Taking advantage of the opponent's lack of play, SLNA accelerated to equalize at the end of the first half. Despite losing a goal unfairly due to a referee error, the Vinh team finally completed a successful comeback in the 81st minute.

The 1-2 defeat to a much lower-rated opponent has made coach Vu Hong Viet and his team deserve criticism. To ease the situation, Van Vi and his teammates need to stand up, regain their spirits and quickly find the joy of victory. The reception of PVF-CAND will bring a very good opportunity for the home team Thien Truong to give an answer.

Home ground is still considered an important spiritual support for the Vietnamese champion for 2 consecutive years. In the last 9 times hosting guests in the V.League, the home team has not tasted defeat once, earning 8 victories.

Obviously, if they cannot win all 3 points against the reluctant rookie PVF-CAND, Coach Vu and his students will find it very difficult to find a satisfactory excuse. At that time, it will not be too surprising if the team's leadership changes the position on the coaching bench.

Comments on the match Nam Dinh vs PVF-CAND, 18:00 on August 27: Must win mission - photo 2 — Nam Dinh unexpectedly lost to SLNA a few days ago (Photo: VPF)

On the other side, after an impressive start with a 2-1 victory over the equally-matched SLNA, PVF-CAND also confidently marched to Lach Tray. The fighting spirit and relaxed mentality helped the team under coach Thach Bao Khanh almost make a difference.

Eyenga put the Hung Yen -based team ahead in the 29th minute. It was not until Josheph Mpande was sent off for an unnecessary foul that PVF-CAND collapsed after conceding three consecutive goals in the final 10 minutes of the match.

Despite being rated the lowest in V.League 2025/26 because of the unexpected ticket given to them, PVF-CAND did not enter the field with the idea of "showing up for the sake of the tournament". Young talents such as Xuan Bac, Thanh Nhan, Hieu Minh, Ba Dat, Anh Quan... see this as a stage for them to hone and prove themselves, so they are ready to "fight" with all their might.

However, the chance for the away team to create a surprise at Thien Truong is very low.

Nam Dinh vs PVF-CAND team information

Nam Dinh: Xuan Son and Van Toan are absent due to injury. Hong Duy and To Van Vu's ability to play is still uncertain even though both have returned to training.

PVF-CAND: There are no regrettable faces missing.

Expected lineup Nam Dinh vs PVF-CAND

Nam Dinh: Nguyen Manh, Van Kien, Van Toi, Thanh Hao, Van Vi, Romulo, Eid, Tuan Anh, A Mit, Hoang Anh, Hudlin

PVF-CAND: Minh Long, Anh Quan, Hieu Minh, Enyenga, Van Dung, Xuan Bac, Thanh Nhan, Mpande, Ba Dat, Amarildo, Samson

Prediction: 2-0

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