V.League 1-2023 round 8: Khanh Hoa FC drew by Becamex Binh Duong

The match between the hosts Khanh Hoa FC and visitors Becamex Binh Duong in round 8 of V.League 1-2023 took place  on May 21 with not many attacks on goals from both side. Each team got 1 point after the match ended 1-1. Nguyen Tan Tuan, Deputy Secretary of Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and Dinh Van Thieu, Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, came to 19-8 Nha Trang Stadium to see the match.
 

Khanh Hoa FC (yellow jersey) playing Becamex Binh Duong (blue jersey) in round 8

Both Khanh Hoa FC and Becamex Binh Duong entered round 8 with an aim for a win or at least 1 point to improve their positions on the table. However, both teams displayed cagey performances. Coach Vo Dinh Tan of Khanh Hoa FC still used a tight defense play and waited for counterattack opportunities. That tactic helped the hosts open the score with a header through Muacir Cassama. Wing back Duy Khuong contributed significantly in the goal of Khanh Hoa FC. He had displayed his skills and strong physical strength while competing with the visiting defenders before giving an accurate pass to Muacir Cassama. Becamex Binh Duong started to speed up the match after conceding the goal, but they had to wait until the second minute of the extra time of the first half to find the leveler. 

In the second half, both Khanh Hoa FC and Becamex Binh Duong made changes to their line-up. Coach Le Huynh Duc sent Tien Linh, forward of the national team, to field. The half was quite balanced with most of the challenges for the ball took place in the areas in front of the penalty area of each team. The hosts created quite more real opportunities compared to the visitors. Their finest opportunity was when Duy Thanh’s effort hit the crossbar and Becamex Binh Duong’s goalkeeper had failed to touch the ball. 

A draw is an acceptable result for Khanh Hoa FC. The team of coach Vo Dinh Tan is at 8th position with 10 points. As for Becamex Binh Duong, they haven’t won a match after 8 rounds this season. They have had 8 points with 4 draws and 4 losses. 

After the match, Nguyen Tan Tuan offered VND50 million to Muacir Cassama , who scored the only goal for Khanh Hoa FC. 

An Nhien
Translated by H.N