After a 2-0 victory over Binh Phuoc in the play-off match to qualify for the V.League 2025-2026, some media reports suspect that SHB Da Nang is following the opponent's training session to grasp the penalty shooting habit.
However, head coach Le Duc Tuan has completely denied this.
"I really don't understand why such information appeared. There is no such thing as Da Nang secretly following or spying on opponents. The day before the match, it was raining heavily, both teams could not go to the training ground. How can you see in such conditions?
We use technology, have software that specializes in analyzing player data. From there, we know the shooting direction, speed and penalty playing style of Binh Phuoc players. It is a professional job, there is nothing shady," Mr. Tuan emphasized.
The incident originated from the water bottle of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung that spread on social networks after the match, including detailed information about the shooting direction and penalty playing characteristics of Binh Phuoc players. This image raises suspicions that Da Nang had secretly watched the opponent's training session to prepare for a penalty shootout or penalty kicks.
However, reality shows that this is part of the careful tactical preparation work of the Han River team. The application of technology to analyzing opponent data is no longer a strange thing to modern football.
Returning to the play-off match, 2 goals by Pham Dinh Duy and Ha Minh Tuan helped Da Nang win convincingly against Binh Phuoc.
In addition, the notable highlight was the situation where Cong Phuong could not defeat Bui Tien Dung on the penalty spot in the 78th minute. The striker born in 1995 was blocked by the Da Nang goalkeeper, contributing to keeping a clean sheet for the home team.
