Hanoi Police Club vs Macarthur: Chance to get 3 points

Although only needing a draw to defend the top spot after the first leg, Hanoi Police Club will probably want more than that when hosting Macarthur at home in the third round of Group E AFC Champions League Two 2025 - 2026.

Hanoi Police Club is in good form - Photo: CAHN

At 7:15 p.m. tonight, October 23, at Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi), Hanoi Police Club will face Macarthur (Australia) in the third match of Group E of the C2 Asian Cup.

After 2 rounds, coach Alexandre Polking's team is at the top of the table with 4 points, followed by Tai Po (3 points) and Macarthur (3 points). Beijing Guoan is at the bottom with 1 point.

With just a draw, Hanoi Police Club will consolidate their top position after the first leg. However, with home field advantage, the police team wants more than that.

"The goal of Hanoi Police Club is clearly 3 points. This is an unpredictable group, if we want to go far, we must win this important match," Coach Polking shared at the press conference before the match.

In theory, Macarthur is considered slightly better than Hanoi Police Club. This team was only established in 2018, won the Australian National Cup twice in 2022 and 2024, and is a mid-level team in the Australian national championship at the moment.

Macarthur's squad is dominated by Australian players, but is only average, with only one national team player, Anthony Caceres. The total value of Macarthur's squad is 5.85 million euros, less than Hanoi Police (6.8 million euros).

Before the match with Cong An Ha Noi, Macarthur had just lost to Brisbane in the national championship. They had also just undergone a long flight from Australia to Ha Noi and had a few days to adapt to the weather.

With home ground advantage, Hanoi Police Club can completely think about playing offensively and winning against Macarthur.

The police team has Stephan Mauk, a player who has played for many years in the Australian league. Mauk's knowledge of Australian football and his past experience playing against Macarthur will give the home team a certain advantage.

Hanoi Police Club is also playing steadily in V-League as one of three teams that have not lost a match up to this point. That will be a mental support for Coach Polking's team to be more confident when entering the continental arena.

NGOC LE

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/clb-cong-an-ha-noi-dau-macarthur-co-hoi-lay-3-diem-20251022201957049.htm