Cong Phuong fights against Tien Linh  ahead of the National Cup 2020

Ho Chi Minh will have a friendly match with Becamex Binh Duong on the same day with the clash of HAGL vs Nam Dinh. Both teams have good results in the 2019 season, so they are eligible to participate in the National Cup 2020 from round 1/8.

Despite a friendly match, this promises to be a match that receives much attention from fans. Binh Duong and TP. Ho Chi Minh City considered this the last test before entering the stressful schedule of the National Cup as well as the V-League 2020.

At a training trip in Vung Tau, TP. HCM had 2 friendly matches with the Ba Ria’s team, but only won 1 draw, 1 lost. The only goal of Ho Chi Minh FC was scored by Amido Balde. Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung had a relatively impressive comeback with a record of keeping clean sheets and many beautiful saves.

In the upcoming match, fans expect to witness the confrontation between two strikers of Vietnam, Cong Phuong and Tien Linh. Both are trying to prove themselves to win the starting kick in Park Hang-seo's squad.

Chung Hae-seong requested that the match will be held secretly without spectators. After this match, TP. Ho Chi Minh City will meet the winning team of Hue vs SHB Da Nang match in round 1/8 of the National Cup, while the opponent of Becamex Binh Duong will be facing Pho Hien or Thanh Hoa.