V-League match schedule today: The Cong Viettel determined to defeat Becamex TP.HCM, fierce battle of wits

Viettel The Cong Club is starting the season quite smoothly when drawing 1-1 with Hanoi Police Club (CAHN) and defeating Ho Chi Minh City Police Club (CA TP.HCM) 3-0.

The battle of wits between Coach Popov and Anh Duc

Basically, the army team has not changed much in terms of personnel, but they are gradually showing the shape of a very annoying conqueror. The last 5 matches of V-League 2024-2025 have helped coach Velizar Popov understand the characteristics of the players, giving him enough time to prepare thoroughly for this season.

Playing the second consecutive match at Hang Day Stadium will be a big advantage for The Cong Viettel.

Photo: Minh Tu

The 3-0 victory over CA TP.HCM Club showed that The Cong Viettel is still solid in defense, but in a proactive manner instead of lurking and waiting for a quick counter-attack opportunity like before. The fiery Wesley is gradually replacing Duc Chien who has moved to Ninh Binh FC, helping the team significantly improve their ability to compete. In particular, The Cong Viettel under coach Popov has significantly improved their ability to push the team up to put pressure on the opponent's field. For more than 90 minutes, the red-shirted players have suffocated the playing space of the CA TP.HCM team with a high-pressing midfield, making it impossible for the opponent to coordinate to pass the ball up, but instead have to use long passes. In particular, coach Popov's forte of taking advantage of situations where the ball bounces out for the second line to launch lightning attacks is being implemented more and more smoothly by Van Khang, Wesley, Pedro, Lucao, Tien Anh...

Hosting Becamex TP.HCM Club at Hang Day Stadium (19:15 today, August 30), The Cong Viettel's goal is very clear: to win all 3 points. Their motivation is even greater as a victory will help the red team have 7 points and be in the top 3 during the V-League break to make room for the national teams. However, coach Popov and his team will have to overcome Becamex TP.HCM, which has changed a lot under coach Nguyen Anh Duc. Although losing 0-3 to CAHN Club in the previous round, the Southeast team played no less competitively, until Trung Hieu received his second yellow card in the 41st minute. Newcomers Minh Binh, Tuan Tai, Thanh Hau, Milos, Adriano Schmidt and Ogochukwu were brought onto the field from the start by coach Anh Duc to form a new framework. They are very hard-working in the competition, opening up a more physical style of play. But in the long run, these players must demonstrate outstanding playing ability and withstand pressure as the competitiveness of the V-League this season promises to be very high.

Minh Khoa is likely to be used from the start as Trung Hieu is serving a suspension. Striker Viet Cuong's return also gives coach Anh Duc more options in attack.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-v-league-hom-nay-the-cong-viettel-quyet-danh-bai-becamex-tphcm-dau-tri-nay-lua-185250829204139697.htm