Hanoi Club 'turns on the engine' to compete for V-League championship

Hanoi FC unexpectedly accelerated in the last rounds, causing Nam Dinh team to live in anxiety, because they could be overtaken at any time.

Hanoi 's timely acceleration

The 3-0 victory right at Go Dau Stadium against host Binh Duong helped Hanoi FC firmly hold the second position in the table after round 19 of V-League 2024 - 2025. This victory made the top team Nam Dinh worried because Hanoi FC is following them very closely with the gap shortened to only 2 points. The heat that Hanoi FC "breathes on the back of the neck" will put significant pressure on the team from Thanh Nam, they are no longer as carefree as before when they galloped to the finish line alone. With the gap shortened, Nam Dinh FC can be dethroned at any time.

Hung Dung (left) is still burning with all his might for Hanoi FC

Photo: Ngoc Linh

With an important victory over Binh Duong, Hanoi FC announced that they had officially "turned on the engine" to accelerate the championship race. In that match, fans could see the desire of the pillars Do Hung Dung, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Thai Quy, especially the talent of striker Pham Tuan Hai. The capital team returned to their beautiful attacking style of play, forcing Tien Linh and his teammates to lose convincingly. Foreign players Floro Daniel and Bobicanec Luka also played very passionately, showing that they really wanted to conquer the championship this season.

Before this victory, Hanoi FC also played quite well in the draw at Lach Tray Stadium against host Hai Phong , winning 3-1 against tough opponent Thanh Hoa, directly pushing the Thanh team down to 3rd place. Since round 14, the team led by Japanese coach Teguramori Makoto has gone through 5 unbeaten matches with 3 wins and 2 draws. This impressive acceleration series has helped them gain important points to chase Nam Dinh FC.

Determined to regain the throne

As a team with large investments and many talented players for the Vietnam national team, Hanoi FC is always considered a championship candidate for every season in the domestic arena. However, after two seasons, they have not been able to win the championship due to the strong rise of Hanoi Police FC (champion in 2023), or Nam Dinh FC (champion in the 2023 - 2024 season). Therefore, in this year's season, Mr. Hien really wants his team to regain its former glory.

With the gap with defending champion Nam Dinh only 2 points, Hanoi FC has more motivation and determination to continue the journey of this year's season. In round 20 taking place on April 27, the capital team will have a very favorable opportunity when they meet Quang Nam FC at home. The away team Quang Nam is temporarily ranked 11th on the rankings with 21 points, not having a good record when playing away, so coach Makoto's team is capable of taking all 3 points if they continue with the impressive performance as in the previous rounds.

Round 21 (May 4) is truly the match of the season when Hanoi FC hosts Nam Dinh at home. In the first leg, Nam Dinh FC defeated Hanoi FC 2-1 at Thien Truong, so this is an opportunity for Do Hung Dung and his teammates to regain points and honor.

While Hanoi FC is in good form, Nam Dinh suddenly faltered with 2 draws against low-rated opponents, Ho Chi Minh City FC and Da Nang FC. If they continue to play inconsistently, Nam Dinh could lose the top spot.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/clb-ha-noi-mo-may-dua-vo-dich-v-league-185250422204833738.htm