The most 'unique' match in V-League history appeared, the top position changed hands?

Thanh Hoa has a great opportunity to rise to the top of the V-League table

Nam Dinh FC is currently leading the V-League 2024 - 2025 rankings with 24 points, while Thanh Hoa FC is ranked 2nd with 23 points. With the make-up match of round 11 against Quang Nam FC at 5:00 p.m. today (February 19), the Thanh team is facing a great opportunity to reclaim the top spot, a position they previously held.

In theory, Thanh Hoa FC is rated higher than Quang Nam FC, which is in the bottom group. However, in reality, coach Velizar Popov's team is not in good form. In 6 consecutive matches in all competitions, Thanh Hoa FC has only drawn (5) and lost (1). In the most recent match against Ho Chi Minh City FC at Thong Nhat Stadium on February 14, Thanh Hoa FC, despite leading early, almost lost, and had to rely on a valuable goal from Doan Ngoc Tan in the 81st minute to equalize 2-2 to salvage 1 point. In addition, the Thanh team will play away without direct guidance from coach Popov, as the Bulgarian captain just received a red card (2 yellow cards) in the match against Ho Chi Minh City FC.

Thanh Hoa Club (left) has a chance to reach the top of the table, on the day the head coach is suspended from coaching

In terms of recent form, Quang Nam FC is not better than Thanh Hoa FC. However, Quang Nam FC has the advantage of playing at home in Tam Ky. At this point, coach Van Sy Son's team can make it difficult for any opponent. If they defeat Thanh Hoa FC, Quang Nam FC will significantly improve their position on the rankings, climbing to 9th place.

The most notable thing about this encounter is that both teams are without their head coaches. On February 18, Coach Van Sy Son was suspended from the next two matches (both against Thanh Hoa Club, on February 19 and 23 respectively). It was truly the most "unique" match in V-League history.

The remaining match today is the match between The Cong Viettel Club and Cong An Ha Noi Club, taking place at 7:15 p.m. The Cong Viettel is currently ranked 3rd on the table with 22 points. Coach Nguyen Duc Thang's team also has a chance to take the top spot if they defeat Cong An Ha Noi Club, and Thanh Hoa Club loses to Quang Nam Club in the previous match.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/xuat-hien-tran-dau-doc-la-nhat-lich-su-v-league-ngoi-dau-doi-chu-185250218214057773.htm