(Live Football) - During the second last round in Group B of the ASEAN Club Championship, Nam Dinh will be highly motivated to use their home field edge to defeat Lion City and thereby advance early to the semifinals.
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After more than a month away from official competition, Nam Dinh returns to the ASEAN Club Championship with a home match against Lion City at Thien Truong Stadium. Their last game was held in Thailand, where they impressed by beating Bangkok United 4-1. The long break forced coach Bruno Jeronimo's team to maintain their rhythm through high-quality friendlies against CATP.HCM, Ninh Binh, and CAHN to keep their match fitness before returning to competition.
This “recharging” period has been very beneficial for Nam Dinh, as key players like Tuan Anh, Hong Duy, and goalkeeper Nguyen Manh have recovered from injuries and are ready to play. With nearly the strongest squad and playing in the passionate atmosphere of Thien Truong, the team’s goal is nothing less than a full 3 points. After three group matches, Nam Dinh has won all, earning 9 points and currently holds control over their qualification fate.
On the other hand, Lion City travels to Vietnam as the underdog. The Singaporean side has only 4 points from 3 matches, sitting 4th in Group B, quite far from the top teams. Under these circumstances, a draw at Thien Truong would already be considered a success for coach Aleksandar Rankovic’s squad.
Nonetheless, Lion City is not a team to be underestimated. The Lion City club is currently on a 5-match winning streak across all competitions, generating significant momentum. Their continuous play without breaks like Nam Dinh helps them maintain consistent form and match sharpness.
The contrast between Nam Dinh’s home advantage and strong lineup and Lion City’s excellent form and steady match rhythm promises an exciting showdown. This game is not only about points but also a real test of the home team’s resilience and ambition after a long break.