Tien Linh scores, HCMC Police defeat Hanoi FC

Ho Chi Minh City Police had a smooth start in round 1 of V-League 2025/26 when they beat Hanoi 2-1, in a match of high technical quality.

After less than 120 seconds, captain Tien Linh scored a goal in his new shirt. This helped coach Le Huynh Duc's team gain more confidence.

Tien Linh CAHCM Hanoi 3.jpg — Tien Linh scored on the day of his new shirt debut

After nearly half an hour, it was Huy Toan's turn to score. VAR technology intervened, causing the match to be interrupted, but the decision was upheld.

Hanoi rose up to attack with many good opportunities, but Le Giang became the hero of Ho Chi Minh City Police with a series of excellent saves.

At the end of the match, Van Tung came on to score a goal to shorten the score to 1-2. In extra time, Le Giang had a brilliant reflex to block Van Quyet's shot, protecting the 3 points.

Score:

HCMC Police: Tien Linh 2', Huy Toan 27'

Hanoi: Van Tung 84'

Starting lineup:

HCMC Police: Patrik Le Giang; Le Quang Hung, Khong Minh Gia Bao, Tran Hoang Phuc, Matheus Felipe; Vo Huy Toan, Nguyen Duc Phu; Tien Linh, Endrick, Quoc Cuong; Mbo Noel.

Hanoi FC: Quan Van Chuan; Dau Van Toan, Do Duy Manh, Do Hung Dung, Ferreira Da Silva Adriel Tadeu, Daniel Floro Da Silva, Le Van Xuan, Nguyen Hai Long, Nguyen Van Quyet, Pham Tuan Hai, Pham Xuan Manh.

VietNamNet reports live football match between HCMC Police vs Hanoi:

August 16, 2025 | 21:16

90'+7

Time's up! Ho Chi Minh City Police 2-1 Hanoi!

Good defense, along with Le Giang's excellence, helped the home team get all 3 points.

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August 16, 2025 | 21:12

90'+4

No goal! Hanoi coordinated through the middle, Van Quyet broke the offside trap and turned to shoot in the penalty area, but Le Giang's reflexes saved the goal wonderfully.

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August 16, 2025 | 21:09

90'

The second half has 6 minutes of injury time.

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August 16, 2025 | 21:05

84'

Goal! Hanoi shortened the gap to 1-2! Van Quyet backheeled, Vu Dinh Hai shot low but was blocked by Le Giang, Van Tung swooped in to score the rebound.

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August 16, 2025 | 21:00

78'

HCM City Police team deployed low. Hanoi held the ball but played deadlocked.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:56

73'

Hanoi has just made personnel and tactical adjustments, hoping to turn the situation around.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:47

67'

No goal! Hanoi had a good chance, Van Quyet rushed into the penalty area and kicked with the toe of his right shoe, making Le Giang stand still, but the ball went just a centimeter higher than the crossbar.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:43

62'

No goal! Tien Linh's powerful kick was blocked by Van Chuan. In the next situation, Endrick's kick was blocked by a Hanoi defender.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:36

56'

No goal! In a situation where the away team was pressing, Floro turned around to shoot in the penalty area but Le Giang once again dived to make an excellent save.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:35

50'

Hanoi tried to increase the pressure to find a goal to shorten the gap.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:24

46'

The second half begins.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:12

45'+5

Half time ends! Ho Chi Minh City Police 2-0 Hanoi!

The home team was effective in attack, with the excellence of Le Giang to lead by 2 goals.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:06

45'+3

No goal! Hai Long took a very strong shot, Le Giang made an excellent save for the home team.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:03

45'

The first half has 5 minutes of injury time.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:58

40'

The home team controlled the game well, Ha Hoi had difficulty approaching Le Giang's goal.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:49

32'

After consulting VAR for a long time, the referee recognized the goal for Huy Toan and CA TP.HCM Club.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:45

27'

Goal! CA TP.HCM leads 2-0! The home team counterattacks quickly, Huy Toan enters the penalty area, shoots to the far corner, hits the post and the ball bounces into the net.