Latest V-League schedule: Legend Harry Kewell debuts, HAGL looks for first win...

Round 7 of V-League witnessed the challenging debut of 3 coaches Van Sy Son (SLNA), legend Harry Kewell (Hanoi Club) and Dang Tran Chinh (Becamex TP.HCM), while HAGL had the opportunity to receive their first victory.

Legend Harry Kewell and the ultimate challenge called Ninh Binh

Immediately after completing their duty with the Vietnam national team, captain Duy Manh, Hai Long, Xuan Manh... will immediately return to Hanoi to prepare for the debut match of new coach Harry Kewell in round 7 of V-League 20225-2026 at 7:15 p.m. on October 18.

Coach Harry Kewell faces big challenge on debut day

Photo: Hanoi Club

That will be an important milestone, carrying great expectations from the capital team when bringing in a coach with the most "huge" resume in V-League history, when the former NH Anh star once brought Yokohama Marinos to the final of AFC Champions League Elite 2024.

The way coach Harry Kewell is gradually integrating into Hanoi FC, plus just welcoming his trusted assistant Warren Feeney, brings hope that the former Leeds United and Liverpool legend will help the team with the most V-League championships regain its pride.

Hai Long trains with Hanoi FC after returning from the Vietnam national team

Photo: Hanoi Club

To do so, Hanoi FC (8 points) will have to win on the opening day against a very strong opponent, Ninh Binh FC, who is currently at the top of the table with 14 points and is the leading candidate for the V-League championship, in order to narrow the gap with the opponent, bringing the capital team back to the top group race.

Meanwhile, SLNA will also face a big challenge on the day of coach Van Sy Son's debut, when they have to welcome another very strong team, Hanoi Police (CAHN). Fans hope that the return of a SLNA veteran will help rekindle the fighting spirit and confidence of the Nghe An team.

But first of all, SLNA with experienced pillars like Khac Ngoc, Van Khanh... will have to have an effective plan to stop the diverse and sharp attacks of coach Mano Polking's students, with stars Leo Artur, Alan, Quang Hai, Dinh Bac...

Will HAGL have its first win in V-League this season?

Minh Tam (3rd from right) scored the first goal for HAGL this season

Photo: Minh Tran

Before round 7, HAGL and Thanh Hoa Club were the two rare teams that had not known victory. Of which, HAGL had 3 draws in the last 4 matches and it was not until round 6 that the mountain town team had their first goal scored by Minh Tam.

At 6pm on October 19, coach Le Quang Trai and his team will visit Lach Tray Stadium to play against Hai Phong FC - the team currently ranked 5th with 8 points. However, there is reason to believe that HAGL will get points, or even win, in this trip.

First of all, HAGL is playing much better than in the opening match when they lost 0-3 to Becamex TP.HCM in the naval battle at Pleiku Arena. Their defense has also played more solidly, while the young players have gradually adapted to the intensity of the V-League.

Tien Linh, Quang Hung, Hoang Phuc with the way soldiers celebrate

Photo: Dong Nguyen Khang

Also in this round, the HCM City Police Club (HCMC Police) will play at Thong Nhat Stadium to welcome Ha Tinh Club of young "general" Cong Manh. This will be an opportunity for Tien Linh and his teammates to maintain their unbeaten streak at home, even win, to continue chasing the top team Ninh Binh FC.

This season, Ha Tinh FC has not played very explosively, but after 6 rounds, it has still accumulated 8 points to be in the top half of the rankings. Ha Tinh FC has had 4 consecutive victories at Thong Nhat Stadium in the V-League. Will coach Le Huynh Duc help break this curse?

Also in round 7, Becamex TP.HCM will introduce "new" coach Dang Tran Chinh to replace coach Nguyen Anh Duc who resigned, at Thien Truong Stadium of Nam Dinh Club. Mr. Chinh will concurrently hold the roles of head coach and head of delegation of Becamex TP.HCM Club.

V-League Round 7 Match Schedule 2035 - 2026

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