Coach Ngo Quang Sang and the challenging problem at Dong Thap Club - Photo: DFC
Victory is out of reach.
After 11 rounds, Dong Thap FC is second to last in the standings with only 6 points. The dangerous situation is that they are only 2 points ahead of the last-placed team. Given this situation, it can be said that Dong Thap football is in a precarious position, even though the fans at Cao Lan Stadium have been very patient with Coach Ngo Quang Sang and his team.
Since the start of the season, despite their best efforts, Dong Thap FC has yet to secure a victory. Their six points have all come from six draws (three at home and three away). Facing this problem, the team replaced coach Phan Thanh Binh after round 6. Ngo Quang Sang was brought in from round 7 to revitalize the team. However, after five matches, they still haven't found a win, only managing three draws.
The attacking line remains an unresolved problem for Coach Sang. Dong Thap FC is one of the few teams using foreign players, but striker Jhon Cley, who has only scored 2 goals, hasn't been able to decide matches. Meanwhile, experienced domestic striker Nguyen Huu Khoi has only scored 1 goal and hasn't shown any signs of capitalizing on opportunities.
Coach Ngo Quang Sang said he is looking for more strikers during the transfer window to strengthen the attack. The crucial thing now is that Dong Thap needs a win to relieve the psychological pressure and inertia of the past few months. Otherwise, the consequences will not be positive.
The risk is present.
At a crucial stage of the season, Dong Thap FC's direct rival, Ho Chi Minh City Youth FC, has undergone a transformation. Coach Luong Trung Tuan has just been appointed to the "hot seat" to revive the team's performance. The 2-point gap with Dong Thap is entirely surmountable.
The 2025-2026 First Division season will only have one relegation spot. However, it's important to remember that in October 2020, Dong Thap FC was relegated after a crucial match against Long An . That shock not only haunted those involved in Dong Thap football but also marked a significant decline for football in the Mekong Delta region.
What is preventing the Dong Thap players from breaking through? Perhaps their haphazard approach to matches, lack of clear goals, or simply the pursuit of avoiding relegation, has failed to create collective motivation. Even the bonus for winning matches remains unclaimed.
"Although the team's results haven't been great, it must be said that the fans in Dong Thap still have passion and high expectations. The proof is the stable attendance at the stadium. I hope the whole team will look at that and strive harder so as not to disappoint the fans again," said coach Ngo Quang Sang.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vong-xoay-bong-da-dong-thap-20260311104905097.htm
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