With 3-2 win at Ayeyawady stadium (Myanmar) , SHB Da Nang only need 1 more point in group G in order to go to the next stage AFC Cup. Meanwhile, group H’s results also seemed to be clear fell asleep while East Bengal have got 11 points from five games and win first ticket to the 2nd round. After 2-2 draw against Tampines Rovers (Singapore), XT Saigon got 8 points more 3 points than Selagor (5 points). Thus, two Vietnam’s representatives XT Saigon and SHB. Da Nang need only 1 more point in their next game to go to the next stage of 2013 AFC Cup. 

In spite of playing at home, XT Saigon was supposed not to be deep in 2013 AFC Cup based on what they had performed. Their strongest line-up at the beginning of game: Nguyen Rogerio, Dinh Luat, Tan Truong, Tai Em , Nsi , Moses …failed to stop visitors’ Amri from scoring an open for Tampines Roveres in 15th minute. However, only a minute later Nsi equalized 1-1 for XT Saigon by a successful shoot from 11m point.

1st half was thought to be ended 1-1, however after an unexpected struggling in front of Tampines Rovers’s goal, Moses flipped the ball easily to raise score 2-1 for host. Entering 2nd half, players especially foreign players were affected by coulisse. They failed to take opportunities from others to decide the game, consequently Thong Nhat stadium host suffered 2-2 equalizing by Sadzibulic.

In group H, despite playing far away against Ayeyawady Utd (Myanma), 3 scores of Minh Tuan, Quoc Anh, and Minh Phuong set 3-2 win for present champion SHB. Da Nang. However, the match’s key was that 2 red cards for Ayeyawady Utd’s Thein and Ko Thiha Zaw.

Namda Lin and Satoshi took home advantages to lead Vietnam’s representative. Nevertheless, with experiences and determination SHB. Da Nang has won convincingly 3-2 after 90 official minutes.

Dinh Vien

Three consecutive game without any win XT Sai gon players, but their efforts a goalless draw at Chi Lang Stadium against SHB. Da Nang was indeed praiseworthy. However, XT Sai gon has been falling down because of Its shortage of good players caused by discipline. 

There is nothing to argue about f ailure 0-1 against SLNA at Vinh stadium in round 5, because Sai gon’s team played an acceptable game. The only goal was scored by Cong Vinh on 11m spot which was supposed for many people to be Nghe An team’s luck and the referee was so strict with the visitors.

However, what makes the members of coaching staff as well as football surprised that XT Sai gon lost their spirit and determination at home Thong Nhat. Probably “ injure in mind” caused XT Sai gon 3-1 fail against Dong Nai at home.

Assistant Thanh Lien said in press conference after the match verse Dong Nai: “The XT Saigon players were somewhat subjective against rival, but the most surprising point is that players are not expected to play in such that bad form. I refuse to mention goals against, the weak position in line up. In fact, I don’t know what the players think. ”

XT Saigon are spending certain difficulties, payments for players is causing many problems inside XT Saigon. Because of weak force from the early beginning of this season, XT Sai Gon was forced to use many young players. That Tan Truong got injury, Viet Cuong was suspended, Coach Tran Tien Dai received restraining direction caused XT Saigon management board headache. However, the most worried thing is that nobody knows what the players think.

Dinh Vien

V.Hai Phong is in impressive form with three consecutive wins, thanks to the most important individual in team- Coach Hoang Anh Tuan. Mr Tuan said: “The team has attained good achievement which based on hard-working and unity from all members. Especially V.Hai Phong always appreciates any rivals”. 

V.Hai Phong had faced many difficulties before this season; however V.Hai Phong is ranked No. 3 in the standing table. In your opinion what is the reason for this good transformation?

Every club has their own difficulty and certainly, V.Hai Phong is not an exception. However, I always remind my men that we are earn from Football. Moreover, the whole team had work so hard for the current result and especially they obeyed to tactics from management boards in every match.

There is a lot of players from K.Khanh Hoa in your starting lineup, Do you want to build “Khanh Hoa characteristic” up the Hai Phong team?

I used players who are getting the best performance; I evaluate players in every workout. Therefore there is no rule to use who and not consider who. Any hard working players will be given chances to perform.

Having defeated powerful enemies as B.Binh Ocean or present champion SHB. Da Nang, Hai Phong’s goal against Thanh Hoa Phong is a win, isn’t it?

It’s certain that all teams want to gain the highest goal. It’s not true when say that we had defeat B.Binh Duong and SHB. Da Nang, we will defeat Thanh Hoa in the next round. V.Hai Phong always sets the highest determination before games and we also never underestimate opponents.

2013 V – League is attracting special interest from Viet Nam football fans. According to you, why has this tournament got success so far?

This is a certain good signal for organization board and also a good news for Vietnam football. It is very simple that when tournament’s quality increases, the audience will give more interest in it. This is exact what Vietnam fans need most.

Minh Tu