Hanoi FC won 4-0, HAGL lost because of penalty in the 88th minute

Two extremes in one round: Hanoi FC crushed PVF-CAND 4-0 to move up to the top half, while HAGL received a decisive blow from the 11m mark at the end of the match. Nam Dinh sent out confident signals against Gamba Osaka in the C2 Asian Cup, Hai Phong emerged as a persistent challenger, while the relegation race is tightening down to each goal difference.

Hanoi FC 4-0 PVF-CAND: Harry Kewell's mark, explosive firepower

At Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi FC won 4-0 against PVF-CAND – the biggest result under coach Harry Kewell. Daniel Passira opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Hendrio scored twice in the 38th and 52nd minutes, before Pham Tuan Hai – coming off the bench – made it 4-0 in the 78th minute.

The victory helped Hanoi FC rise to sixth place. This was also the first time since October 2022 that the capital team won by four goals and kept a clean sheet.

Professional highlights

• Efficiency in finishing: four goals came from three different strikers, with Hendrio completing a double.
• Reserve plan in action: Pham Tuan Hai scored after entering the field, showing the depth of the attack.
• Defensive discipline: clean sheet in narrow win – important performance milestone under manager Harry Kewell.

HAGL collapsed at the end of the match at Hong Linh Ha Tinh

HAGL lost 0-1 at Hong Linh Ha Tinh Stadium. The turning point came at the end of the match: after consulting VAR in the 86th minute, the referee awarded the home team a penalty and Ashimene successfully converted it in the 88th minute, bringing home the only goal.

The result makes HAGL continue to be stuck in the danger zone, facing a risky relegation race in the next rounds.

Nam Dinh optimistic against Gamba Osaka at Asian Cup C2

Before the group stage match at Thien Truong Stadium, assistant coach Andre Lima and center back Lucas Alves affirmed that Nam Dinh had prepared well and were confident in taking advantage of their home field to aim for a good result against Gamba Osaka.

Despite the strong opposition, the message from the press room was clear: discipline, hard work and home-field momentum will be the key to hopefully creating a surprise.

Hai Phong persistent: 3 consecutive wins, 5 home matches unbeaten

Under the leadership of coach Chu Dinh Nghiem, Hai Phong is ranked fourth with a streak of 3 consecutive wins. "Fire Pan" Lach Tray is the mainstay when the port city team is unbeaten in all 5 home matches since the beginning of the season (4 wins, 1 draw).

Hai Phong's strength comes from collective play, discipline and fighting spirit - the foundation that helps them become a formidable challenger, despite not possessing many stars.

Ho Chi Minh City Police Club in force crisis

Ho Chi Minh City Police Club suffered two consecutive defeats and faced a storm of injuries. The absence of key players such as Endrick and Raphael Schorr caused an imbalance in the squad; the defense was flawed, and the midfield had difficulty controlling the tempo.

Coach Le Huynh Duc will meet Da Nang again in the next match - a time when solutions are needed for personnel and performance problems.

Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong: A bright spot in difficult circumstances

Young striker Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong has scored 3 goals in 9 appearances, including the opening goal against Hai Phong. Trusted by coach Le Huynh Duc and given opportunities, Quoc Cuong plays more confidently and said that the strictness of the coaching staff has helped him improve.

Bottom group of V-League 2025-2026: Competing by goal difference

The relegation race heats up with five teams all on seven points, with the rankings decided by goal difference. A late-game detail – like a penalty – could decide the outcome.

Selected statistics

• Hanoi FC's biggest win under coach Harry Kewell: 4-0.
• For the first time since October 2022, Hanoi FC won by four goals and kept a clean sheet.
• Hai Phong: 3 consecutive wins; unbeaten in 5 home matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
• Bottom group: 5 teams with 7 points, ranked by goal difference.