CAHN wins 2-0 against PVF CAND, Coach Thach Bao Khanh: strongest team
CAHN won 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to 9 rounds and reach 20 points, level with Ninh Binh but with an inferior goal difference. PVF CAND have not won in 7 consecutive matches, ranking 11th with 7 points.
CAHN defeated PVF CAND 2-0 in a match decided in the final stages, extending their unbeaten streak to 9 rounds and reaching 20 points, level with Ninh Binh but with an inferior goal difference. After the match, coach Thach Bao Khanh admitted that CAHN is currently the strongest team in the V-League.
The turning point: a penalty broke the deadlock.
PVF CAND kept a clean sheet for about two-thirds of the match, adhering to the proactive defensive plan set by the coaching staff. The game only shifted after the home team conceded a penalty. From then on, the tempo changed: PVF CAND was forced to push forward in search of an equalizer, leaving gaps in their defense.
CAHN made the most of their opportunity. In the few minutes following the penalty, the visitors scored another goal to seal a 2-0 victory, with goals from Alan and Dinh Tien.
Developments and highlights
- First half: PVF CAND organized a tight defensive block, providing good cover and limiting clear scoring opportunities for CAHN.
- From the beginning of the second half until the 60th minute: The game was evenly balanced, CAHN controlled the ball but had not yet made a difference.
- Approximately two-thirds of the match time: CAHN breaks the deadlock with a penalty goal.
- A few minutes later: Spaces opened up as PVF CAND pushed forward, and CAHN sealed the 2-0 victory with the remaining goal.
Tactical perspective: defensive planning and the cost of pushing forward.
PVF CAND's message was clear: proactive defense from the start, tightening control of the midfield space, and prioritizing covering. This approach proved effective for most of the time as they neutralized many of CAHN's attacks.
However, the penalty goal forced PVF CAND to change their formation: pushing their team higher up the field and increasing the number of players in attack. As a result, gaps appeared behind the midfield, where CAHN – possessing many national team players – had the quality to exploit and finish the game.
Notable statement by Coach Thach Bao Khanh
“In my opinion, CAHN is the strongest team in the league right now; they have many quality national team players in their squad. Our strategy for this match was to proactively defend from the start. My players played well until we conceded a goal from the penalty spot.”
"In my opinion, that penalty was a bit harsh. When we're trailing, PVF CAND is forced to push forward to find an equalizer, which leaves gaps in our defense. We'll have to improve on this, even though we played better defensively today than in previous rounds."
"In the first half, PVF CAND played well, with the players covering for each other and preventing CAHN from having many opportunities."
Key statistics
- CAHN has won 4 out of their last 5 matches in the V-League.
- CAHN is unbeaten in 9 consecutive rounds; they have 20 points, the same as Ninh Binh but with a lower goal difference.
- PVF CAND has not won in 7 consecutive matches; they have failed to win in 7 out of 8 rounds since the start of the season.
- PVF CAND is ranked 11th with 7 points, one point ahead of the last-placed team.
Impact on the race
The three points helped CAHN continue to chase the leading group, level on 20 points with Ninh Binh, but temporarily behind due to goal difference. For PVF CAND, this was their second consecutive defeat, extending their winless streak to seven matches and keeping them in the lower half of the table.
Overview
The 2-0 result reflects two contrasting halves of the match: a solid PVF CAND that held firm in defense, and a vulnerable PVF CAND that had to take risks by pushing forward. With their quality personnel and effectiveness at crucial moments, CAHN showed why they are considered the strongest team in the league at the moment.