V-League Round 9: CAHN wins 2-0, closing the gap on Ninh Binh.

Ninh Binh's slip-up against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City opened the door for the chasing pack. Hanoi Police beat PVF-CAND 2-0 at Hang Day Stadium to reach 20 points, just one point behind Ninh Binh and still having a rescheduled match against HAGL in Pleiku in December. The Cong Viettel won 1-0 in a pragmatic manner away at Dong A Thanh Hoa, while Hai Phong staged an impressive comeback at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Highlights of Round 9: Pressure mounts on the top spot.

• Hanoi Police 2-0 PVF-CAND (Hang Day Stadium): This victory gives Hanoi Police 20 points, further narrowing the gap with Ninh Binh.
• Ninh Binh hf2a Becamex TP.HCM: The gap with CAHN is now only 1 point, but Ninh Binh has played one more match.
• Dong A Thanh Hoa 0-1 The Cong Viettel: Coach Velizar Popov's team secured 3 crucial points in the race for the top spot.
• Hai Phong's performance at Thang Nhat: Their energetic and resilient nature helps them stay close to the leading group.

Significance for the rankings

After round 9, the championship race revolves around four teams: Ninh Binh, Hanoi Police, The Cong Viettel, and Hai Phong. The difference between them is only the range of one win, creating a close and unpredictable battle. With the rescheduled round 4 match against HAGL in Pleiku in December, coach Alexandre Polking's team has a real chance to claim the top spot if they continue their winning streak.

CAHN built their foundation with a 2-0 victory.

Playing at home early and securing all three points against PVF-CAND has put significant psychological pressure on Ninh Binh for CAHN. The 20-point mark is not just a number, but also represents a rhythmic advantage, as CAHN still has a game in hand. In the context of a long-term race, this factor could shape the outcome.

Viettel stands firm in the big match.

Against Dong A Thanh Hoe1, The Cong Viettel showed their mettle with a 1-0 away victory. This result served as a "foundation," both consolidating their position and maintaining their presence in the group vying for the top spot. For coach Velizar Popov, this was also an emotional return as they faced a team once associated with the brand name ceea nhe2n.

Hai Phong knows how to replace Lucao.

Without Lucao, Hai Phong still soared thanks to Friday's Tagueu victory. The effectiveness of their attacking line helped Coach Chu 10ecnh Nghieam's team maintain their progress and bring about an attractive victory in the First Division.

The last three months were tense.

The race for the last two spots is equally intense, with 6 clubs: Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, SLNA, SHB Thai Binh, PVF-CAND, Thanh Hoa FC, and HAGL. In this group, 5 teams are tied for 7 points (SLNA, SHB Thai Binh, PVF-CAND, Thanh Hoa FC, HAGL), while Becamex Ho Chi Minh City is one point ahead.

Ahead: The BF9 match will decide the outcome.

The match between CAHN and HAGL in Pleiku in December is considered a crucial turning point for the top teams. Ninh Binh needs to react immediately after the setback, while The Cong Viettel and Hai Phong are waiting for an opportunity to push forward strongly. With only a small difference in points between the two teams, any mistake could lead to an immediate defeat.