07 Jul 2022 | 08:17 | Football
Playing bubbles for more than 2 years, Wings of Ho Chi Minh City He returned home to Ho Xuan Huong (on the evening of July 1) when he scored two impressive opening victories at VBA 2022. The owner’s evaluation is much higher than the Nha Trang dolphins. However, the “curse” at home this season did not seem to stop, and the “Dolphins” won 95-81 with absolute strength in the inner row.
Nha Trang dolphins sow sadness on the wings of Ho Chi Minh City
The Nha Trang Dolphins are the more exciting starters. When they know how to skillfully exploit the overwhelming power of inside and outside throwers, they quickly create a clear advantage. The attack from the beach town is very simple. The continuous force is to cut into the three-second area for the host. If it cannot be completed, it will return to the three-point round that the teammates are waiting for. After the first half, Huang Yongguang made a three-pointer from the three-point line alone.
However, the teachers and students of Coach Eric Olsen did not disappoint the audience who came to He Xuanhong’s courtyard. The young leader asked the team to speed up the game to a dizzying pace. “Brother Eagle” really succeeded when he forced his opponent to “breath” in the first three quarters of the second half, and even the boss ran to a 19-0 lead.
Coach Todd Purves is doing great
The joy was short-lived, however, and coach Todd Purvis showed he was no rookie. He made a reasonable tactical adjustment, allowing the goal post to form a high pressure, and the home team gradually lost its effect. Meanwhile, the 50-year-old captain continues to drive the ball inside, the Wings’ Achilles heel. Under the basket, names from coastal cities swept across the area, making the gap between the two teams narrower.
Domique Tham continued to have a great game. Despite not scoring as much against the Saigon Heat, the No. 32 forward continues to prove himself as a reliable top stopper. The overseas Vietnamese continued to dominate basketball as he pulled back as many as 21 rebounds, including six on the offensive line. Facing the visiting team to drop 10 rebounds, the Ho Chi Minh City Wings were completely exhausted in the closing stages, admitting to dropping 14 points.
Domique Tham has a quality match in the bottom area of the rim
As a result, VBA 2022 has seen as many as 8 games in which the home team has lost in a row. It is unclear how long the home “curse” will last, but it is clear that the visiting team are now showing the pressure is not on their side.
The details of the two teams after the game:
Photo: Huy Pham.
