CAHN vs Dong A Thanh Hoa: The ultimate challenge at Hang Day Stadium

In Round 23 of the V.League 2025/2026, Dong A Thanh Hoa will face a tough away match at Hang Day Stadium against Hanoi Police FC at 7:15 PM on May 17th. With the home team just one win away from securing the championship, this is predicted to be a match that puts immense pressure on the Thanh Hoa side.

Hanoi police are in impressive form.

CAHN is demonstrating the form of a true champion. After 22 rounds, coach Mano Polking's team leads the league table with a safe distance from the chasing pack. The police team has only suffered one defeat since the beginning of the season and recently made a strong impression with a comeback victory against Nam Dinh 3-2 in the latest round.

Not only does CAHN possess a quality squad across all three lines, but it also demonstrates impressive squad depth.

Dinh Bac (right) is showing impressive form. (Photo: Minh Do).

Despite foreign players like Alan and Leo Artur not being in top form due to injuries, the Hanoi team has maintained its strength thanks to the impressive performance of its domestic players, especially striker Nguyen Dinh Bac. This young striker is becoming CAHN's most dangerous attacking threat with his recent explosive goal-scoring streak.

Dong A Thanh Hoa is in a fairly relaxed mood after securing a relatively safe position in the standings.

Nevertheless, Dong A Thanh Hoa entered this match with a fairly relaxed mindset after a series of positive results. Despite facing numerous difficulties in terms of personnel and finances, coach Mai Xuan Hop's team still showed commendable fighting spirit.

The 4-0 victory against Ho Chi Minh City Police and the 1-0 win against Hanoi FC have helped the Thanh Hoa team create a safe distance in the relegation battle.

Thanh Hoa's biggest positive point right now is their fighting spirit. No longer overly reliant on Rimario after the foreign player left the team, young players like Nguyen Ngoc My have learned how to shine at the right moment. It was Ngoc My who scored the only goal that helped Thanh Hoa defeat Hanoi FC in the previous round.

Ba Tien and Dinh Huyen (1st and 2nd from the right) will have to sit out this match.

However, the Thanh Hoa team faces significant challenges as they are missing two key players, Nguyen Ba Tien and Nguyen Dinh Huyen, due to suspensions. These are both regular starters who play crucial roles in both the defense and attack on the left flank.

On the CAHN side, coach Mano Polking will also be unable to directly lead the team due to suspension, while midfielder Mauk Stefan will be absent due to accumulating too many yellow cards. Nevertheless, with a superior squad and home advantage, the police team is still considered the much stronger side.

Dong A Thanh Hoa is determined to face the challenge at Hang Day Stadium.

Thanh Hoa will undoubtedly continue to opt for a tight defensive style, waiting for opportunities to counter-attack. However, facing immense pressure from CAHN on a day when the home team has the chance to clinch the title early, the Thanh Hoa representatives will need a truly courageous performance if they want to create an upset at Hang Day Stadium.

Hoang Son

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/cahn-vs-dong-a-thanh-hoa-thu-thach-cuc-dai-tai-hang-day-287920.htm