HAGL - Khanh Hoa: Beware of 'sobs' people

The return of V-League after nearly two months of break brought great joy to HAGL, when they won 4-1 at Viettel field in round 5. Thanks to that, they continued to be unbeaten from the beginning of this season and climbed to the top group of V- League. In addition, the pillars Tuan Anh, Minh Vuong, Quang Nho, Ngoc Quang, Brandao, Pallo played stably and shone. While young players like Thanh Nhan, Quoc Viet, Duc Viet also show maturity every time they are given the opportunity.

The home team has a one-day advantage over the guests. But they also missed two pillars, goalkeeper Tuan Linh was injured and midfielder Pape Diakite was booked. Goalkeeper Duong Van Loi will continue to fill Tuan Linh's place, but Diakite's position will be a weakness when it is difficult for coach Kiatisuk to find a worthy replacement. Since the beginning of the season, Diakite has been a steel shield in HAGL's defense system thanks to his outstanding physique and physical strength. This Senegalese midfielder helps surrounding satellites such as Quang Nho and Van Son to comfortably attack. Most likely A Hoang or Nguyen Van Trieu will fill the place.

Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa went to Pleiku with a warm and regretful mood. A controversial goal in Saturday's stoppage time against Nanding resulted in the V-League rookies losing the victory at Thien Truong But it's not bad at all, because Khanh Hoa plays well in front of all star teams, just like Nam Dinh. After experiencing a bad first game, the seaside team displayed their unhappy faces on the Tianchang Stadium in the previous round. Khanh Hoa's players are not outstanding individuals, but they are a cohesive team, playing unpleasant football and returning to the image of an "idiot" - a once familiar nickname. Therefore, with sufficient strength, Coach Vo Dinh Tan's army is considered capable of challenging the host country.

Although the confrontation history is in favor of HAGL with three wins and one draw in the last five meetings, Kiatisuk's army cannot be reckless before the opponent. This season, Khanh Hoa is playing very well away from home with four points from three matches, from victories in Ho Chi Minh City and drawing in Nam Dinh.

Expected lineup HAGL - Khanh Hoa

HAGL: Duong Van Loi, Van Son, Ngoc Quang, A Hoang, Minh Vuong, Tuan Anh, Quang Nho, Bao Toan, Thanh Nhan, Brandao, Paollo.

Khanh Hoa: Ngoc Cuong, Cong Thanh, Duy Thanh, Tien Anh, Duc Cuong, Ut Cuong, Jairo, Duy Duong, Pacheco, Yago, Huu Khoi.