SHB Da Nang will play at home to TDCS Dong Thap in the National Cup at 4.30pm on Sunday 18 May.

SHB DN’s coach Le Huynh Duc and his squad should not fear the power of their rivals, even though Dong Thap will start with their best goalkeeper Buu Ngoc and their key players Thanh Hao, Duy Khanh, Van Ngan, Van Moc and Duoc Em.

The tournament’s rules allow each team to field only 2 foreign players, and SHB DN will use midfielder Adrian Valentic and striker Brazilian Bernardo.

SHB DN’s midfielder Minh Tam

Hopefully, given the advantages of playing at home and facing not too strong an opposition, SHB DN will register a win and progress into the next round of the tournament.  In addition, a win will also help to relieve the pressure on the team and provide extra motivation as they prepare for their remaining V-league matches.