Dong A Thanh Hoa is set to close the group stage of the ASEAN Club Championship Cup 2024-2025 with an away match in Indonesia on the evening of February 5, where they will face the home team PSM Makassar.
In this crucial encounter, Thanh Hoa must secure a win to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the semifinals. The stakes could not be higher, as the final standings in Group A are extremely tight. Besides Shan United, who are currently on 0 points, and Svay Rieng with 4 points and already out of the race, four teams remain in contention. Pathum United leads the group with 8 points, followed closely by Terengganu, PSM Makassar with 7 points, and Thanh Hoa on 6 points. For young readers, the term “points” refers to the score a team earns by winning or drawing a match, which helps decide who moves forward in a tournament.
Since all four teams will face each other in the final round, Thanh Hoa has a clear chance to secure their spot if they can win this match away from home, earning all 3 points available. Understanding “winning all 3 points” means that a team earns three points from a win, which is the highest score a team can achieve in a match. To show how important this match is, the club’s leadership has announced a bonus reward of 1 billion dong for the players if they manage to win. For primary school students, a “bonus” is an extra reward given when someone does something very well.
Thanh Hoa has been in impressive form in this competition, remaining unbeaten with 1 win and 3 draws so far. Their coach, Popov, has been working hard with the team, and the upcoming match will also see the return of key defender Gustavo, who is coming back after recovering from an injury. A “defender” is a player who helps protect the goal from the opposing team, and recovering means getting better after being hurt. In addition to Gustavo, there is more good news for the team. Two other important players, Trinh Van Loi and Pham Manh Hung, have also been given the green light to play as they have recovered their fitness. When we say “fitness” here, it means being healthy and strong enough to play in the match.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 on February 5, and a strong performance could see Thanh Hoa finish the group stage in second place. Should that happen, they are expected to face CAHN in the semifinal round, another important stage in the tournament where only the best teams continue. This match not only represents a chance to claim victory and earn the bonus but also to advance further in a highly competitive tournament, fueling the aspirations of both the players and their supporters. With determination and a solid team spirit, Thanh Hoa looks ready to battle on the Indonesian soil in pursuit of success.
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