According to this former defender with a diligent playing style, the current Hoang Anh Gia Lai “knows who they are” to approach matches in the most appropriate way. In terms of image, it is “cut your coat according to your cloth”, but in reality, because there are no stars, no romantics playing football, everyone will have to work together. The Hoang Anh Gia Lai of recent months has become more realistic, less romantic and dreamy.
If coach Quang Trai and his team do not lose their current top position in the V.League 2024-2025 rankings, that would be a good thing for them. But in sports, theory and practice often have a significant difference. If they want to learn how to stay focused, the team from the mountain town can refer to the opponent Thep Xanh Nam Dinh - the opponent they will meet in round 3 of the V.League 2024-2025 this afternoon.
The team from Thanh Nam was questioned about its stability in the long season when it took the lead early in the 2023-2024 season, because the experience of experts knows that "phenomena" in the early stages often "deflate" in the middle and end of the season. But Nam Dinh did it, and kept their focus until the end.
Of course, there are also a few other supporting factors (many interruptions in the schedule, other candidates declining), but basically, Nam Dinh has done well, based on a good squad. As for Hoang Anh Gia Lai, many people also want to see them have a completely successful season, winning glory to affirm the youth training brand, but it will be very difficult to predict anything, especially when the current Hoang Anh Gia Lai squad still lacks a lot of "quality".
Maybe at the beginning of the season, you are still energetic and facing weak opponents, so you are still effective. But once you fall into a difficult situation, it is very important to stay calm and fight. The current peak is only temporary...
