Công Phượng and Xuân Trường have a chance to return to V-League.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club, with Công Phượng and Xuân Trường, is nearing a V-League 2026/27 ticket by establishing a 9-point lead over the pursuing team and keeping up remarkable performance.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club is getting very close to securing promotion to V-League 2026/27 as the First Division season has only 6 rounds left. With a 9-point advantage over direct pursuer Bac Ninh, coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team holds a significant edge in the race to reach Vietnam's top football league. The presence of familiar names like Công Phượng, Xuân Trường, and Minh Vương makes this journey attract even more attention from fans.

Although Bac Ninh still has one match pending and the gap could potentially shrink, Dong Nai's differentiating factor isn't just about points. The Southeastern club boasts impressive stability with an unbeaten streak of 16 matches since the start of the season. The league's most solid defense combined with disciplined play has kept them at the top for most of the time. This is the crucial foundation making the V-League door increasingly wider for coach Viet Thang's team.

In the latest victory over Quy Nhon Binh Dinh on April 25th afternoon, Minh Vương continued to prove his worth by directly contributing to two goals. In the context where Công Phượng has hardly been able to contribute much due to a prolonged injury, Minh Vương's role becomes even more prominent. The former HAGL icon is becoming the spearhead of the attack, bringing difference through experience and class previously proven in V-League.

Not only Minh Vương, the duo Sandro and Tu Nhân are also providing excellent support to the offensive front. Specifically, Minh Vương and foreign player Sandro have scored a total of 12 goals, contributing significantly to the team's 33 goals after 16 rounds. This is currently one of the most effective attacks in the First Division. Meanwhile, the defense has conceded only 11 goals, making Dong Nai the team possessing both the best offense and defense in the league.

Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's imprint is also very clear in this journey. The tactician who previously helped Ninh Binh achieve promotion continues to show a special knack for V-League campaigns. He has not only built a balanced collective blending youth and experience but also fostered a resilient, courageous competitive spirit. Compared to last season, this year's race is less pressured due to the absence of overly strong opponents like PVF-CAND or Ninh Binh, and Dong Nai has known how to seize the opportunity to break away.

Nevertheless, the final 6 rounds remain a stretch where complacency is not allowed. Coach Viet Thang understands that even a single slip could change the situation. However, with Minh Vương's stable form, the awaited return of Công Phượng, and Xuân Trường's experience, Dong Nai holds the power of self-determination. If the promotion ticket becomes reality, it will not only be a club's success but also an emotional comeback of familiar icons to Vietnamese football.

Dong Nai wins impressively, Công Phượng and Minh Vương await V-League promotion.

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