On the evening of February 15, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc club suffered a 0-1 defeat to Phu Dong Ninh Binh in the 9th round of the 2024-2025 First Division. This result caused Binh Phuoc to be 4 points behind their opponent in the championship race.
In this match, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc's number one star, striker Nguyen Cong Phuong, continued to be out due to injury. He was not registered and appeared in the stands of Binh Phuoc Stadium to watch his teammates compete.
Sharing with Lao Dong after the match with Phu Dong Ninh Binh ended, coach Nguyen Anh Duc of Binh Phuoc had positive information about Cong Phuong's injury situation at the present time.
Mr. Duc said: "Cong Phuong is practicing recovery. When he returned, he had to check with the medical department. But Phuong is likely to return soon".
Regarding the match against Phu Dong Ninh Binh, coach Anh Duc commented: "Congratulations to Phu Dong Ninh Binh. The two teams played with dedication. Whichever side takes advantage of the opportunity will win. Football has wins, losses, draws.
Today, Phu Dong Ninh Binh took advantage of the opportunity and won. Phu Dong Ninh Binh is a good team, one of the candidates. But before the final round, it is not known what will happen. Ninh Binh is a team with quality players".
"If the next matches in the First Division have VAR, that is a good thing. World football has applied it. If there are facilities and conditions, we should do it," coach Anh Duc added about the first application of VAR in the First Division.
