First Division 2025-2026: Losing to Ho Chi Minh City Club at home, Long An suffered its 4th defeat

(NLDO) - Although having home field advantage, Long An Club could not take advantage and suffered a 0-1 defeat against Ho Chi Minh City Club in round 5 of the 2025-2026 National First Division on the evening of October 24.

Long An Club and Ho Chi Minh City Club - Clip: FPT Play

Long An FC had a bad start in the National First Division this season. Coach Nguyen Ngoc Linh’s team suffered 4 defeats in 5 rounds, temporarily ranking 9th in the rankings with 3 points after 5 matches played.

Long An (red shirt) received their 4th loss in the First Division this season.

Only 1 point ahead of the chasing group but having played one more match, Long An's ranking could change after round 5 ends.

Meanwhile, the victory over Long An helped Ho Chi Minh City FC rise to the top of the rankings with 11 points, 1 point more than Dong Nai but having played one more match.

Notably, with his goal in round 5, 19-year-old Vietnamese-American midfielder Zan Nguyen scored his first goal for Ho Chi Minh City FC in the First Division this season. Maintaining his impressive form will also help the 1.90m tall midfielder score points with the coaching staff, giving him more opportunities to play for the Vietnamese national team at all levels.

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/giai-hang-nhat-2025-2026-thua-clb-tp-hcm-tren-san-nha-long-an-nhan-that-bai-thu-4-196251024191749568.htm