Match review CAHN vs Hanoi FC, 7:15 p.m. August 28: Hot capital derby

VHO - Commentary on the match CAHN vs Hanoi FC, round 3 V.League, this midweek, Hang Day stadium is on fire with a heated battle between two of the capital's top representatives.

CAHN vs Hanoi FC form

After many feelings of regret and disappointment, joy finally came to CAHN. Last weekend, despite playing away at Becamex TP.HCM, coach Mano Polking and his team still won a resounding 3-0 victory. Alan Grafite, Quang Hai and Leo Artur scored in turn to bring home the first 3 points for the capital representative.

In addition to the significance of the score, the impressive performance at Go Dau also helped CAHN regain their spirit after a series of rather forgettable days. The 1-1 draw with The Cong in the opening match of V.League 2025/26 is acceptable, but the result of losing 1-2 to BG Pathum, in the situation of leading and playing with one more player, is really hard to swallow.

Mental pressure has been somewhat relieved, CAHN will enter the capital derby with a more excited mentality. This is a match where the police team has high expectations to continue to collect all 3 points to maintain their position in the championship race.

There are many reasons for Coach Polking to go all out in the battle at Hang Day. V.League will not resume until more than 2 weeks from now. Therefore, Quang Hai and his teammates can comfortably exert themselves before entering a rather dense competition schedule in the second half of September, with consecutive matches in both the domestic arena, AFC Champions League Two and Southeast Asian Cup C1.

In contrast to the rising momentum of their city rivals, Hanoi FC is falling into a spiral of disappointment. Despite strong investments in the early season transfer window to strengthen their squad, the team under coach Makoto Teguramori has yet to have a "face-washing" victory.

After leaving a lackluster performance on the opening day with a 1-2 defeat at CA TP.HCM Stadium, the leading football team in the capital continued to bring a depressing mood to fans. Welcoming HAGL - an opponent that is facing too many personnel problems due to talent loss - the home team at Hang Day Stadium launched 21 shots (9 on target).

CAHN finally found their first win in the 2025/26 season (Photo: VPF)

However, none of the dangerous opportunities were successfully taken advantage of by Tuan Hai, Passira, Lamothe, and Nascimento. Wasting too many good opportunities made Hanoi FC pay a heavy price.

Having only earned 1 point after 2 rounds, against opponents who are considered weaker, it is not surprising that Hanoi FC is under many suspicious eyes regarding their ability to compete for the championship. The result of the upcoming battle at Hang Day Stadium will partly clarify the current strength of the Hanoi team.

Last season, Hanoi FC did not lose in both matches against CAHN. In the first leg, Mr. Hien's team drew 1-1, before defeating their opponent 2-0 in the second leg, despite having to play with one less player from the 62nd minute.

Team information CAHN vs Hanoi FC

CAHN: Center back Bui Hoang Viet Anh can play after a head injury in the loss to BG Pathum.

Hanoi FC: No notable faces are absent.

Expected lineup CAHN vs Hanoi FC

CAHN: Nguyen Filip; Quang Vinh, Dinh Trong, Adou, Le Ngoc Minh, Van Do, Mauk Stefan Ingo, Thanh Long, Nguyen Van Duc, Dinh Bac, Quang Hai, Alan

Hanoi FC: Van Chuan, Duy Manh, Adriel, Thanh Chung, Xuan Tu, Van Toan, Van Quyet, Lamothe, Tuan Hai, Daniel Passira, Nascimento

Prediction: 1-1

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