I'm so worried, HAGL!

TPO - The defeat against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City right in Pleiku signals a turbulent season ahead for Chairman Duc's team. HAGL needs support in the increasingly fierce V.League race, but it seems they are adrift.

This is clearly reflected in the level of investment in the team before the new season. While other clubs are bustling with activity and transfer activity, HAGL is quite quiet. This is unusual for the team from the mountainous region, especially considering they have Technical Director Vu Tien Thanh, a fairly frequent spokesperson, on the technical bench.

Yesterday, Mr. Thanh sat silently in his chair watching HAGL suffer a crushing 0-3 defeat against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City right in Pleiku. HAGL had a lively start, but then Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, even without needing to attack much, still unleashed sharp and decisive blows.

HAGL's inexperience was evident in their playing style, and when facing a seasoned opponent like Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, they easily crumbled. It's hard to blame HAGL, because after gradually losing iconic players like Cong Phuong, Luong Xuan Truong, Van Toan, and Tuan Anh, they recently parted ways with Minh Vuong. Round 1 of the LPBank V.League 1-2025/26 unfolded with mixed emotions, encompassing both sadness and joy.

This year's tournament is going to be tough, Coach Vu Tien Thanh!

While newcomers like PVF-CAND and Ninh Binh made an impression, Hanoi FC , owned by Chairman Hien, also disappointed by losing to Ho Chi Minh City Police FC.

But for HAGL, it's not just sadness, but also worry, as a long season ahead promises many storms.

Regardless of the ups and downs of Vietnamese football, and regardless of HAGL's periods of peak and trough, they remain a team that receives much affection from fans, and Chairman Duc remains a part of Vietnamese football history. Hopefully, after the defeat in Pleiku, HAGL will rise again with the inner strength and willpower of a new, young team.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/lo-qua-hagl-post1770172.tpo