01:08, 11/08/2022

V.League 2: Khanh Hoa FC cling to top position

In round 10 of the 2022 V.League 2, the leading teams showed their strength with wins over weaker opponents. Khanh Hoa FC had a narrow home win against Binh Phuoc, which helped them cling to the top position of the table.
 

In round 10 of the 2022 V.League 2, the leading teams showed their strength with wins over weaker opponents. Khanh Hoa FC had a narrow home win against Binh Phuoc, which helped them cling to the top position of the table.
 
The impressive performances of the leading teams in round 10 have made the competition for the two top positions become more exciting. After a loss in the previous round, People's Public Security regained their form and defeated Phu Tho 4-0 right at Phu Tho’s home field. The win lifted People's Public Security to the first position with 20 points. 
 
 
Match between Khanh Hoa FC and Binh Phuoc in round 10 at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium
Match between Khanh Hoa FC and Binh Phuoc in round 10 at 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium
 
On PVF field of Pho Hien, the away team from Ba Ria - Vung Tau showed that they were a strong team with a win over the hosts. The visitors made the opener just two minutes into the match. The hosts found the leveler before the break. In the second half, Ba Ria - Vung Tau played better and scored two more goals thanks to Nguyen Ngoc Hung and Nguyen Van Giang, claiming a 3-1 victory. With three points from this victory, Ba Ria - Vung Tau are currently at position three with 18 points, just one point fewer than third-placed Pho Hien.
 
At 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium, Khanh Hoa FC had a second consecutive victory at home, defeating Binh Phuoc 1-0. It was a tough match for coach Vo Dinh Tan and his players although they had been regarded better than their opponents and were more relatively advantageous. Khanh Hoa FC beat Binh Phuoc in the same way in which they overcame Ba Ria-Vung Tau in the previous round. Nguyen Thanh Loc scored the only goal of the match for Khanh Hoa FC in the injury time in both matches. Khanh Hoa FC have had four unbeaten matches (three wins and one draw). This helped Khanh Hoa FC are on the same 20 points with first-placed People's Public Security but place 2nd due to lower goal difference.
 
The wins in round 10 of the leading teams have made the competition become dramatic. The top four are now only separated by two points while there are still many matches to play. In round 11 on August 13, Khanh Hoa FC play away match against People's Public Security. This match is regarded as the highlight of round 11 because its result not only affects the position of the two sides but also decides the winner of the first leg. 
 
An Nhien
Translated by H.N