Truong Tuoi Dong Nai: Long road to know good horse...

After falling from the top of the table to 3rd place, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai had a thrilling 4-2 comeback against Thanh Nien TP.HCM, to move up to second place and close to Khanh Hoa Club.

Ho Thanh Minh scored a double to help Truong Tuoi Dong Nai win 4-2 and move up to second place in the table.

Photo: Dong Nguyen Khang

Tuoi Dong Nai School makes a breathtaking comeback

In round 6 of the 2025 - 2026 national first division, at Thong Nhat Stadium, coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team wrote an emotional comeback against Thanh Nien TP.HCM - as a strong affirmation: Truong Tuoi Dong Nai has never left the championship race.

Facing a seemingly "easy" opponent, Thanh Nien TP.HCM, who is at the bottom of the table, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai was doused with cold water right after falling behind in the 11th minute and ended the first half with the opponent leading 2-1 after a double from Da Silva.

But in the second half, the Thong Nhat Stadium fans witnessed a completely different Truong Tuoi Dong Nai: faster, more passionate and full of desire. The match ended with a 4-2 victory thanks to a double from former player Ho Thanh Minh, who returned from the bench after recovering from injury.

Striker Alex Sandro's goal

Photo: Dong Nai Fresh School

The 4-2 victory not only helped Truong Tuoi Dong Nai extend their unbeaten streak, but also marked their return to the championship race with second place in the table. After 6 rounds, coach Viet Thang and his team (14 points) are creating a two-horse race with Khanh Hoa Club (15 points), temporarily creating a gap of at least 3 points with the remaining group.

Names like Alex Sandro and Ho Thanh Minh are becoming new pillars in the attack line alongside leader Minh Vuong, Xuan Truong and last season's top scorer Luu Tu Nhan. Above all, the whole team has shown the spirit of fighting together until the last minute, true to the nickname "Green Warriors".

Expressing a clear personality

Coach Nguyen Viet Thang and his team still face many difficulties ahead as the storm of injuries has forced many key players to not be able to return to the field or play at their best, including captain Cong Phuong who has not played a single minute since the beginning of the season.

Midfielder Xuan Truong is playing an increasingly important role.

Photo: Dong Nguyen Khang

In addition, the Southeast team still needs to improve its stability. The national first division has its own harshness, requiring the promotion candidates to prepare well for the long races where Khanh Hoa Club is playing too well, avoiding losing points against weaker opponents.

But fortunately, the "Green Warriors" have found back the precious thing: the belief and desire to return of the whole team. Despite the team being like a miniature "hospital", everything is gradually getting better, under the leadership of the coaching staff headed by head coach Nguyen Viet Thang.

No longer a team that focuses on physical strength or “speed racing”, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai now plays more organized football, maintains reasonable team distance, presses selectively and knows how to seize opportunities. That is what helps them turn the game around even when they are behind twice like in the match against Thanh Nien TP.HCM.

Coach Viet Thang is making a clearer mark on the playing style of Truong Tuoi Dong Nai.

Photo: Kha Hoa

Viet Thang's way of adjusting the game is proving effective: he did not rush to make substitutions but observed, waiting for the right moment to put Ho Thanh Minh on the field - a bold but accurate move, creating a turning point in the match.

Overall, Coach Viet Thang is gradually shaping a Truong Tuoi Dong Nai team that plays proactively, is energetic and has a high fighting spirit, which was not clearly demonstrated in important moments last season.

There are still gaps that need to be completed, especially in coordination and finishing, but it is clear that the "Green Warrior" has gradually revealed its own personality: pragmatic when needed, explosive at the right time and above all, the belief in the winning spirit has been rekindled.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-tuoi-dong-nai-duong-dai-moi-biet-ngua-hay-185251104113607976.htm