Hai Long determined to join Hanoi in defeating Ninh Binh, competing for top 3 in V-League

Before the important away match in round 20 of V-League, midfielder Nguyen Hai Long shared notable remarks about Hanoi FC's determination when facing Ninh Binh Club - a direct competitor in the race for top 3.

Currently on the standings, Hanoi FC is ranked 4th, trailing Ninh Binh by 4 points. This makes the upcoming encounter crucial, significantly impacting the top group's situation. Assessing the importance of the match, Hai Long emphasized: "I think this is a six-point match for both teams. Hanoi is determined to win this game; if we win, our entry into the top 3 is entirely possible."

To prepare for the showdown considered the highlight of the round, the Capital team has thoroughly studied their opponent. The midfielder born in 2000 stated the whole team is highly confident before kick-off: "The whole team has reviewed footage and evaluated Ninh Binh. All players and the coaching staff are very confident heading into this match."

While acknowledging the strength of the Hoa Lu ancient capital team, Hai Long affirmed Hanoi FC will stick to their own style rather than overly depend on the opponent: "No need to talk too much about Ninh Binh's strength, we will play our own way to achieve the goal of 3 points."

In the first leg match at Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi FC suffered a 1-2 defeat against Ninh Binh, despite creating many opportunities. Recalling this encounter, Hai Long considered it a major lesson for the whole team heading into the rematch: "In the first leg, Hanoi created many chances but football's most important aspect is still the result. The result from the first leg will be motivation for the whole team to perform well in the second leg."

With high determination and thorough preparation, Hanoi FC is expected to deliver an impressive performance away. However, facing a Ninh Binh team with stable form and home advantage, the Capital side's coaching staff and players will certainly encounter many challenges in the race for a top 3 position.