Ninh Binh vs Thanh Hoa match review, 18:00 on August 23: Dark horse gallops

VHO - Commentary on the match Ninh Binh vs Thanh Hoa, round 2 of V.League, despite playing the role of a rookie, the team of the ancient capital Hoa Lu is expected to continue to fly high.

Ninh Binh vs Thanh Hoa form

As expected by experts, Ninh Binh has truly shown the image of a dark horse after the starting line. Despite having to play away at the "undefeated" team's home field for nearly 2/3 of the way through last season, Ha Tinh , Hoang Duc and his teammates still made their opponents submit.

Not only did Ninh Binh have more ball control, they also had better statistics on the number of shots and shots on target. Therefore, the 3-1 victory was completely deserved for the performance created by coach Albadalejo Castono Gerard's students.

Despite being rookies, Ninh Binh's squad is full of faces that many other teams in the V.League would envy. If the foreign players can get into the rhythm better, Mr. Thuy's team can completely compete for a position in the top 5, or even higher.

Of course, the strength of a relatively new team like Ninh Binh will need to be further tested. But if they continue to defeat Thanh Hoa in the match on the evening of August 23, the team from the ancient capital Hoa Lu will really make the four giants Nam Dinh , CAHN, Hanoi FC, and The Cong look at them with more caution.

Leaving behind a disappointing season due to an inexplicable decline in the second half, Thanh Hoa is expected to bring a brighter face. But new coach Choi Won-kwon and his colleagues still cannot seem to find a winning formula.

Ninh Binh is taking advantage of the victory (Photo: VPF)

Welcoming the team that was almost relegated last season, SHB Da Nang, Thanh Hoa revealed limitations in playing style, especially in the ability to coordinate and connect on the attack line.

The 1-1 draw was therefore unlikely to satisfy Thanh Hoa fans. They certainly expected their hometown team to perform better.

If counting from the beginning of the year until now, after 20 matches on all fronts, Thanh Hoa has only won 1, drawn 9 and lost 10. The streak of lackluster matches of the North Central representative may continue at least until this round.

However, if looking at Thanh Hoa's current situation, the above result is not too surprising. Because coach Choi Won-kwon will need more time to assemble and perfect the tactics and lineup with his own mark.

Not to mention, the Thanh team's strength at this time is not as highly rated as a year ago.

Ninh Binh vs Thanh Hoa team information

Ninh Binh: Has the strongest force.

Thanh Hoa: No notable faces are absent.

Expected lineup Ninh Binh vs Thanh Hoa

Ninh Binh: Van Lam; Patrick Marcelino, Thanh Thinh, Duc Chien, Ngoc Quang, Bao Toan, Ngoc Bao, Hoang Duc, Gustavo Henrique, Quang Nho, Daniel Da Silva

Thanh Hoa: Y Eli Nie, Ngoc Hai, Mbodj, Van Loi, Ba Tien, Thai Son, Ngoc Tan, Thai Binh, Van Thuan, Rimario, Nguyen Hoang

Prediction: 2-1

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