The heated debate has finally come to an end.

A 2-1 victory in the "Hanoi derby" against Hanoi FC a few days ago helped Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) reclaim the top spot from their rivals and hold the power to decide the championship. Viettel FC continues to show formidable form, with a nine-match unbeaten streak (conceding only one goal). The four-way race is becoming very intense, with the top four teams – CAHN (34 points), Hanoi FC (32 points), Viettel FC (32 points), and Thanh Hoa FC (30 points) – closely trailing each other.

Filip Nguyễn has a great opportunity with the CAHN team.

Round 6 of the second phase of Group A on August 12th is considered the "decisive" day for the championship race. Viettel will host CAHN FC at Hang Day Stadium as if it were the final match of the season. If they continue to win all 3 points, CAHN FC will take a big step towards winning the trophy (they will face Thanh Hoa FC in the final round). Conversely, if Viettel FC extends their winning streak, they will have the chance to reclaim the top spot.

Da Nang Club (right) is truly in danger.

Football expert Doan Minh Xuong commented: "Clearly, the advantage is leaning towards CAHN Club, both in terms of points and the ability to determine their own fate. But if they 'fall' against Viettel Club, who are playing very focused, then the championship race will become very exciting as the chances of Hanoi and Thanh Hoa Club are revived. Despite being newly promoted, CAHN's willingness to invest heavily to win the championship is well-deserved. But if Viettel Club wins the title, it would also be a very interesting outcome."

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NARROW GATEWAY FOR DA NANG CLUB

The defeat against SLNA in Round 4 of the second phase of Group B has unexpectedly narrowed Da Nang FC's chances of avoiding relegation. Coach Pham Minh Duc's team now depends on the results of the matches between their two direct rivals, Binh Duong FC and Ho Chi Minh City FC. Da Nang FC will certainly be relegated if the match at Thong Nhat Stadium on August 11th between these two teams ends in a draw. However, expert Doan Minh Xuong pointed out even worse possibilities: "Da Nang FC not only trails Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City FC by 3 points but also by goal difference. Therefore, if Ho Chi Minh City FC wins against Binh Duong FC by a margin of 1-2 goals, Da Nang FC's chances of relegation are still very high because they would need a resounding victory at Khanh Hoa FC's 19th August Stadium."

More importantly, will the spirit of the Central Vietnam team be preserved after two shocking defeats against HAGL and SLNA? If Da Nang FC loses its morale and faith, the relegation battle will be over. But this year's tournament is unpredictable, so we won't know for sure until the final round."

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