Da Nang coach admits luck in holding Viettel to a draw

Coach Le Duc Tuan frankly stated that his team also had some luck at the decisive moment.

In a highly dramatic match at Hoa Xuan Stadium, Da Nang secured a valuable point by drawing with The Cong Viettel 3-3 thanks to a penalty kick goal in the final minutes of stoppage time. This result not only helps the Han River team maintain hope of staying in the league but also boosts confidence in the decisive phase of the season.

The turning point of the match came in the 90th minute when Da Nang was awarded a penalty after a collision in Viettel's penalty area. At that moment, the home team was trailing 2-3 and facing the risk of losing. From the 11-meter spot, striker Lopez displayed necessary composure by beating the opposing goalkeeper at 90+2 minutes, sealing the 3-3 draw amid the home crowd's eruption of joy.

After the match, Coach Le Duc Tuan admitted his team experienced an extremely pressured game. This tactician praised the fighting spirit of his players as they did not give up until the final seconds. He considered this the most positive aspect Da Nang displayed in facing a championship contender like The Cong Viettel.

Further sharing about the draw result, Coach Le Duc Tuan frankly stated his team also had some luck at the decisive moment. However, he emphasized that against a strong and ambitious opponent like Viettel, earning one point remains a deserved achievement, particularly holding significant psychological meaning for the tense relegation battle ahead.

One notable point for Da Nang in this match was the tactical adjustment where center-back Que Ngoc Hai was pushed up to play as a defensive midfielder in a 4-4-2 system. According to Coach Le Duc Tuan, this was a plan to enhance contesting ability in the midfield area, where Viettel possesses many players strong in both physique and technique.

This draw helps Da Nang raise its total points to 13, temporarily climbing to 13th place on the standings and escaping the bottom of the table. Although the road ahead still holds many challenges, especially the upcoming away match against Hanoi FC, at least the Han River team has gained more confidence to continue the survival battle in this season's V.League.

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