Hanoi police lose second game in a row

Midfielder Bui Tien Dung and midfielder Nguyen Duc Chien respectively scored to help Viettel lead 2-0. In the 90th minute, Bui Tien Dung owns an own goal, but his Viettel still won his first victory in the V-League 2023. Meanwhile, the Hanoi Police lost the second match in a row, after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of the Hanoi police. The defending champion Hanoi FC in round 2.

In this match, despite the introduction of Elton Monteiro, the Hanoi Police no longer had Tsoumou Fred - the striker scored a hat-trick in the first round and was injured. Two stars Vu Van Thanh and Phan Van Duc are also on the bench, so the gameplay of the rookie V-League team lacks cohesion between the lines.

Viettel drew the first two matches against Hanoi FC and Ha Tinh, but played better today. Coach Thach Bao Khanh once brought the People's Police (the predecessor of the Hanoi Police) to the 2022 First Class championship to play the 2023 V-League, so he clearly understands some of his former students. The coach of Viettel also arranged defenders with two good wingers of the opponent, Ho Tan Tai and Doan Van Hau.

During the first half, CAHN had no significant situation to threaten Viettel's goal, although they controlled the ball more than the opponent.

In contrast, Viettel and players who have played together for many years play more closely. They soon suffered losses when striker Geovane was injured and had to leave the field on a stretcher in the 13th minute. But just two minutes later, Viettel opened the scoring. Starting from a situation on the right wing, Hoang Duc hung the ball into the penalty area so that Bui Tien Dung, in an uninjured position, suddenly went up to beat the goalkeeper of the same name Bui Tien Dung.

In addition to dissolving the detonators of the Hanoi Police, Viettel also played a very dangerous counterattack. In the 39th minute, Nham Manh Dung broke the offside trap and did not control the ball well in the penalty area, but his quick shot went over the bar. At 45+2 minutes, it was Manh Dung who supported the ball with his chest in the penalty area and still shot over the bar.

At the beginning of the second half, coach Paulo Foiani brought Van Thanh, Van Duc and Van Toan into the field, but Hanoi police were still deadlocked. Their players have little time to practice and play together, so there is a lack of harmony. In the 49th minute, Phan Van Duc tried his luck with a long shot, but it was too light.

Viettel continued to suffer losses when Hoang Duc left the field with an injury on a stretcher in the 58th minute. But in the 62nd minute, they raised the score to 2-0. After the rhythmic coordination from the right wing, Duc Chien rose to catch the ball and then comfortably align before launching a long shot. Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung also made the mistake of pouring slowly to let the ball pass through the armpit.

After the second goal, the Hanoi Police changed the game with long passes that crossed the line. In the 72nd minute, Van Thanh passed the ball to Gustavo to break the offside trap, but he could not beat goalkeeper Van Phong in the face. It was not until the 90th minute that the Hanoi Police shortened the score fortunately. Starting from a light pass into the penalty area of ​​Van Hau, midfielder Bui Tien Dung headed to break the ball but hit the home net.

In the last minutes, the Hanoi Police rushed to attack, but Viettel's defense played hard to preserve the 2-1 victory. Three points won helped teachers and students Thach Bao Khanh to fifth with five points after three rounds.

In the fourth round on February 19, CAHN became a HAGL guest and Viettel received Nam Dinh.