Fans hope SHB Da Nang club overcome difficulties

SHB Da Nang only managed to get 1 point against The Cong Viettel at home, but it was enough to make them celebrate as if "they had struck gold", because coach Le Duc Tuan and his players have resolved the "deadlock" in the relegation battle of V-League 2025/26.

In that intense relegation battle, the once iconic V-League team, SHB Da Nang, is struggling hard to survive. No one could have imagined that a club which had won the championship twice (2009, 2012) would be in such dire straits in recent years. Even the Han River team had to be relegated in 2023, and only secured their V-League spot at the last minute via the playoff in the 2024/25 season.

"Da Nang football, why has it come to this...!?". That is not just a lament from Quang region fans, but also a question raised by experts looking at the decline of Quang-Da football. The people of Da Nang have tried everything possible, from professional measures like strengthening the squad to psychological "therapy" by naming Chi Lang for Hoa Xuan stadium. However, nothing has worked out as desired, as SHB Da Nang has not won a match for a long time.

Nevertheless, at least SHB Da Nang saw a glimmer of hope when Thanh Hoa defeated PVF-CAND 1-0 at home, pushing that opponent further down with a 7-point gap (20 points vs 13 points). PVF-CAND's defeat is an opportunity for SHB Da Nang to climb up and escape the bottom of the table. The precious point helped SHB Da Nang not only break the losing streak but also surpass PVF-CAND to stand in the playoff position, despite having the same points (13 points).

Therefore, the draw against The Cong Viettel was enough to satisfy SHB Da Nang because having something is better than nothing. The point earned is crucial for SHB Da Nang in the relegation race as it allowed them to escape the bottom position and temporarily stand above PVF-CAND.

Fairly speaking, compared to the first half of the season, the squad quality and playing style of SHB Da Nang in the second half are more stable. Paradoxically, while professional issues seemed resolved, individual mistakes repeatedly appeared during the "critical phase" and at the final decisive moments.

Except for the 1-5 defeat against CAHN due to the opponent's outstanding attack, the mistakes that left SHB Da Nang empty-handed came from the goalkeeper and center-back, resulting in two penalties and one red card forcing them to play with fewer players. Meanwhile, the attack could not "compensate" for the defensive errors in recent matches.

In the match against The Cong Viettel in round 20, Chairman Hien also went to Chi Lang to encourage the players. After the match, he spent a long time on the field motivating the team and did not forget to open a large bonus chest. Besides activating the "emergency mode" earlier than last season, SHB Da Nang also showed solidarity as both players and club leadership continue to trust coach Le Duc Tuan.

However, if they do not quickly find solutions for defense and attack, the remaining 6 rounds ahead will still be a huge challenge. The presence of Technical Director Yusuke Adachi and former star Van Sy Hung are quality supports expected to help SHB Da Nang become more solid and sharp, but time and maximum effectiveness are what the team lacks most when they desperately need a win.

Currently, the bottom five group besides Thanh Hoa, SHB Da Nang, PVF-CAND includes HAGL (19 points) and Becamex TP.HCM (20 points). The 6-point gap with the team above while the league has 6 rounds left requires SHB Da Nang to strive harder to compete for a relegation survival spot. If they cannot close the gap, SHB Da Nang's goal is to prevent PVF-CAND from surpassing them to secure a relegation playoff spot. At least, the playoff still offers a "door" to stay in V-League, as they experienced last season.

Da Nang football from Chi Lang to Hoa Xuan, the distance is about 15km, but the journey to reclaim past glory seems distant and far away. At this moment, SHB Da Nang can only tighten their hands together, grit their teeth, and play with all their resources to overcome this difficult "phase" and then plan ahead.