Losing to Khanh Hoa, SLNA is still in the relegation

Binh Duong lost 1-2 HAGL at home in the match at the same time in the second round of phase II of the relegation group, thereby stomping in the penultimate position with only eight points. This result indirectly helps SLNA - the team with 19 points - stay relegated early with HAGL - the team has 20 points, because the relegation group has only three matches left.

On the Nha Trang field this afternoon, SLNA conceded a goal in the 9th minute. Khanh Hoa coordinated well on the left for Pham Trum Tinh to escape and shoot with his left foot to hit the roof of the net when goalkeeper Van Viet calculated a horizontal post. Khanh Hoa keeps the advantage when it rains, making it difficult for SLNA to coordinate the ball.

Khanh Hoa actively plays slowly and firmly, while SLNA has not found an effective attack plan. In the 38th minute, Yago Ramos took a quick opportunity to stay close to the penalty area, cutting the right leg to double the difference. Four minutes later, SLNA shortened the score to 1-2 from set-piece. Dang Van Lam took a free kick on the left for Michael Olaha to cut his head near the wall.

In the second half, SLNA coordinated better and created many opportunities but the attack was ungainly. Khanh Hoa defended deeply but still scored the third goal in the 72nd minute. From the free kick on the left wing, Doan Cong Thanh escaped in an unmarked position and touched the ball with his back, setting the score 3-1.

Khanh Hoa became the first team to defeat SLNA since coach Phan Nhu Thuat took over. Before that, the Nghe team twice won Ho Chi Minh City Club, Hanoi FC and Hoa Binh Dinh.

Breaking the circuit for seven matches without winning, Khanh Hoa has 16 points, eight points more than Binh Duong and also put one foot in the relegation door.