The competition between Khanh Hoa Club and SLNA on the field on August 19 in round 8 of V-League 8 - 2023 is a battle of people in the same situation, when both teams are standing next to the red light area.
The home team Khanh Hoa changed the top team and completely replaced the coaching staff, with a glimmer of hope to overcome the financial crisis, while the away team SLNA, who had just quenched their thirst for wins, was disappointed again when they lost 0. -1 against Ho Chi Minh City Club because of defender Van Huy's inexplicable "scoring" goal.
Between the two teams facing difficulties, the psychological advantage slightly favored the Khanh Hoa team, when coach Tran Trong Binh and his team just won 2-1 against the defending champion Hanoi Police Club also on the field on August 19.
SLNA is the team that entered the game more proactively with a slight advantage in ball control, but host Khanh Hoa is the team that has the first dangerous opportunity. In the 13th minute, Guirassy released the ball just in range for Van Hiep to shoot a daring left foot shot. However, goalkeeper Van Tien flew to save the game. 3 minutes later, Van Tung's free kick confused the SLNA defense, but Trong Hieu's connecting kick sent the ball wide of the post.
The following minutes saw a tug of war between the two teams. SLNA was better in the number of situations approaching the goal, but the players lacked coordination, causing the opportunity to pass by. Khanh Hoa Club advocates careful and tight football, only accelerating when the opponent reveals loopholes.
In the second half, the two teams continued their slow pace of play, without many highlights, in the context of the poor quality pitch at the August 2 "pan of fire" of Khanh Hoa Club, which did not create favorable conditions for coordinated passes. short, small.
SLNA had some successful stops thanks to the speed of the young players, especially on the two sides, but had difficulty facing the aggressive defense of the Khanh Hoa team.
Then in the 83rd minute, the deadlock was broken. Taking advantage of Khanh Hoa Club's indecisive defense, Sy Hoang appeared at the right time and shot a left-footed shot into a tight corner, opening the score. This is also the only goal, bringing 3 points for SLNA.
Defeating Khanh Hoa Club with a minimum difference, SLNA has 9 points after 8 matches, temporarily rising to 10th place.