Draws between The Cong - Viettel and PVF-CAND are causing concern in Da Nang.

PVF-CAND Club has renewed hope in its fight against relegation after securing one point against The Cong - Viettel in Round 24 of the LPBank V-League 2025-2026.

Alastair Reynolds (in blue shirt) scores his first goal for PVF-CAND this season - Photo: MINH DO

On the evening of May 22nd, PVF-CAND played against The Cong - Viettel at Hang Day Stadium. Under the guidance of coach Tran Tien Dai, the team played with high determination to earn points to avoid relegation, confidently engaging in an attacking style of play against The Cong - Viettel in the early minutes of the match.

Missing several key players, including striker Lucao do Break and defender Dinh Viet Tu due to suspensions, The Cong - Viettel were significantly weaker than usual and conceded a goal to PVF-CAND in the 25th minute after a penalty kick by Alastair Reynolds.

After conceding the first goal, The Cong - Viettel finally "warmed up," regaining control of the game from the second half of the first half and launching numerous attacks towards the PVF-CAND goal.

Because their opponents played with a large number of defenders, the military team had difficulty finding a way to get close to the goal, forcing them to resort to many crosses and long-range shots.

Dinh Xuan Tien had a knack for scoring and assisting for The Cong - Viettel under coach Popov - Photo: MINH DO

It wasn't until the 76th minute that The Cong - Viettel equalized 1-1 thanks to a goal from Dinh Xuan Tien. The midfielder skillfully controlled the ball after a cross from Phan Tuan Tai, quickly shooting into the far corner of the goal, leaving PVF-CAND goalkeeper Do Sy Huy rooted to the spot.

The Cong - Viettel were determined to win 3 points at home, increasing the pressure in the remaining time of the match and creating more opportunities. However, on a day when goalkeeper Sy Huy and the PVF-CAND defenders played excellently, The Cong - Viettel's chances were denied.

In the end, PVF-CAND drew 1-1 with The Cong - Viettel, thus accumulating 18 points and temporarily moving up to the second-to-last position in the V-League 2025-2026 standings.

Conversely, with 50 points, the second place position of coach Velizar Popov's team remains unaffected.

PVF-CAND was promoted to the V-League this season by taking the spot vacated by Quang Nam, who withdrew from the competition. They are currently engaged in a fierce relegation battle with Da Nang , constantly swapping positions at the bottom of the table with their rivals from the Han River.

In this round, Da Nang will play against Hai Phong on May 23rd. Although they have no more objectives to achieve, the Hai Phong team is still playing with all their might, having just beaten Becamex Ho Chi Minh City 4-2 in the previous round. This is something Da Nang should be worried about.

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