Hanoi FC won 4-0, HAGL lost due to a penalty in the 88th minute.
Hanoi FC shines 4-0 under Harry Kewell, HAGL loses on a penalty in the 88th minute. Nam Dinh confident against Gamba Osaka; Hai Phong progresses, bottom group of V-League 2025-2026 fiercely contested.
Two contrasting results in one round: Hanoi FC thrashed PVF-CAND 4-0 to move into the top half, while HAGL suffered a decisive blow from a penalty at the end of the match. Nam Dinh showed confidence against Gamba Osaka in the AFC Cup, Hai Phong emerged as a persistent challenger, while the relegation battle tightened down to every goal difference.
Hanoi FC 4-0 PVF-CAND: Harry Kewell's impact, explosive firepower.
At Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi FC thrashed PVF-CAND 4-0 – their biggest win under manager Harry Kewell. Daniel Passira opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Hendrio scored a brace in the 38th and 52nd minutes, before Pham Tuan Hai – who came on as a substitute – sealed the 4-0 victory in the 78th minute.
The victory propelled Hanoi FC to sixth place. This also marks the first time since October 2022 that the capital city team has won by a four-goal margin and kept a clean sheet.
Professional highlights
- Finishing efficiency: four goals came from three different forwards, with Hendrio completing a brace.
- The substitute option proved effective: Pham Tuan Hai scored after coming on as a substitute, demonstrating the depth of the attacking line.
- Defensive discipline: keeping a clean sheet in a comfortable victory – a key performance milestone under manager Harry Kewell.
HAGL succumbed at the end of the match in Hong Linh, Ha Tinh.
HAGL lost 0-1 away to Hong Linh Ha Tinh. 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, which Ashimene successfully converted in the 88th minute, scoring the only goal of the match.
The result leaves HAGL stuck in the relegation zone, facing a risky battle to avoid relegation in the upcoming rounds.
Nam Định is optimistic ahead of their match against Gamba Osaka in the AFC Cup.
Ahead of the group stage match at Thien Truong Stadium, assistant coach Andre Lima and central defender Lucas Alves affirmed that Nam Dinh had prepared thoroughly and were confident in taking advantage of their home ground to aim for a good result against Gamba Osaka.
Despite facing a strong opponent, the message from the press conference was clear: discipline, hard work in training, and home advantage will be the foundation for hoping to spring a surprise.
Hai Phong's resilience: 3 consecutive wins, unbeaten in 5 home matches.
Under the guidance of coach Chu Đình Nghiêm, Hải Phòng is currently in fourth place with a streak of 3 consecutive wins. The "Lạch Tray cauldron" is a strong advantage as the team from the port city remains unbeaten in all 5 home matches since the beginning of the season (4 wins, 1 draw).
Hai Phong's strength comes from their collective play, discipline, and fighting spirit – the foundation that makes them a formidable challenger, even without many star players.
The Ho Chi Minh City Police Club is facing a personnel crisis.
Ho Chi Minh City Police FC suffered two consecutive defeats and faced a wave of injuries. The absence of key players like Endrick and Raphael Schorr unbalanced the team; the defense was flawed, and the midfield struggled to control the tempo.
Coach Le Huynh Duc will reunite with Da Nang in the next match – a time when solutions are needed for personnel issues and peak performance.
Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong: A bright spot amidst difficult circumstances.
Young striker Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong has scored 3 goals in 9 appearances, including the opening goal against Hai Phong. Given the opportunity by coach Le Huynh Duc, Quoc Cuong has played with more confidence and said that the coaching staff's strictness has helped him improve.
Bottom of V-League 2025-2026: Competition based on goal difference.
The relegation battle is heating up with five teams tied on 7 points, their positions determined by goal difference. Every detail at the end of a match – like a penalty – could decide the outcome.
| Team | Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| PVF-CAND | 7 | -10 |
| HAGL | 7 | -7 |
| Thanh Hoa | 7 | -6 |
| Da Nang | 7 | -5 |
| SLNA | 7 | -4 |
Selective statistics
- Hanoi FC's biggest win under manager Harry Kewell: 4-0.
- For the first time since October 2022, Hanoi FC won by a four-goal margin 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 each, ranked by goal difference.
