The recent 0-0 draw in the away match against Quang Nam helped Khanh Hoa FC return to the top of V.League 2, strengthen their chance of promotion to V.League 1.
The recent 0-0 draw in the away match against Quang Nam helped Khanh Hoa FC return to the top of V.League 2, strengthen their chance of promotion to V.League 1.
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The make-up match between Quang Nam and Khanh Hoa FC on October 20 had been expected to be exciting. However, due to the importance of the match, which could greatly affect the positions of both teams on the table, the players on both sides displayed a cautious play. Both the hosts and visitors entered the match with their strongest line-up. With home advantage, Quang Nam dominated much of the match and created many chances. However, the attackers of Quang Nam didn’t take good shot. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa FC were compact and united in defense. Finally, both sides ended the match without scoring any goal.
This draw was a failure for Quang Nam. They dropped to fifth position with 34 points, which mean their chance to secure the promotion spot is very low even if they win the last two matches of the season. Meanwhile, this draw was enough for Khanh Hoa FC to regain the first place on the table.
After 20 rounds, Khanh Hoa are sitting at first place with 38 points, followed by People’s Police on 37 points and Pho Hien on 35 points. In round 21, People’s Police face Pho Hien. This will be the highlight of the round because the winner of this match can put one leg in V.League 1 next season. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa FC only need one win in the matches with sixth-placed Long An (October 24) and eighth-placed Con Tho (October 29) to be promoted to V.League 1 despite the results of other matches. Coach Vo Dinh Tan and his players can fulfill their target if their key players such as Thanh Binh, Dinh Kha and Tan Tai play properly.
Khanh Hoa football supporters are watching Khanh Hoa FC with an expectation that the team will return to V.League 1.
An Nhien
Translated by H.N
