Before the postponed Round 13 V-League match: A top-bottom showdown, opportunity or surprise?

The postponed Round 13 match between SHB Da Nang Club and CAHN Club has attracted great interest as it is a clash between two teams positioned at the top and bottom of the league table.

CAHN Club currently reigns at the top of the standings with impressive statistics. Quang Hai and his teammates, after 12 wins, 2 draws (and 1 loss), have created a 4-point gap over their closest competitor, The Cong-Viettel (38 points compared to 34). If they secure victory in the postponed Round 13 match, their points will increase to a 7-point lead – a margin that increasingly looks secure and brings the championship trophy closer on the race track. Therefore, victory is undoubtedly the goal and the motivation for Coach Polking's squad.

However, the Han River team is not an opponent to be underestimated, especially at this moment. In their last three V-League matches, Coach Le Duc Tuan's side has achieved an unbeaten streak with one win and two draws, including a draw against the title contender Ninh Binh Club (Round 15). In the National Cup arena, SHB Da Nang Club stopped at the Quarter-finals but had an impressive match against the highly skilled opponent Nam Dinh Steel Blue, "setting the tone" for the postponed Round 13 match.

All of these serve as sources of strength for Coach Duc Tuan's players in this match. The relegation battle situation remains very complex with many teams closely packed together, separated by only 1-3 points. Every point at this stage is incredibly valuable to gradually help the team climb upward. Welcoming CAHN Club is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Han River team. Let's wait and see!