Ho Chi Minh City Police Club finds victory again

Coach Le Huynh Duc's team aims to win 3 points when meeting Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) at Thong Nhat Stadium (HCMC) at 7:15 p.m. on August 28 (FPT Play).

The defeat in round 2 caused the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club (CA TP HCM) to fall out of the top 3 of the V-League 2025-2026 rankings. Previously, the police team brought joy to the home audience with an impressive victory over Hanoi Club on the opening day of the V-League 2025-2026. Coach Le Huynh Duc and his team demonstrated a sharp counter-attacking style of play, achieving high efficiency when defeating Hanoi. However, this tactical strategy quickly "collapsed" when CA TP HCM had to concede an early goal against the home team The Cong Viettel in round 2.

Ho Chi Minh City Police Club expects to win at home. Photo: HOANG TRIEU

Returning to their home field for round 3, CA TP HCM wants to regain the joy of victory, recreating the passing and attacking tactics of the flanks or "air combat" that bear the tactical mark of veteran coach Le Huynh Duc. To realize this goal, Mr. Duc and his team need to quickly complete the entire team, especially helping foreign players quickly integrate into the team's general playing style.

Before the 2025-2026 season, HAGL, with its weak squad, was considered a "point bank" for other teams. However, the "mountain town" team proved the opposite, showing a resilient fighting spirit and solid defensive play through a goalless draw against host Hanoi FC in round 2.

In addition to the home field advantage, Coach Le Huynh Duc needs to build a reasonable strategy to help CA TP HCM Club penetrate HAGL's defense, and have a plan to eliminate the sharp reflexes and excellent saves of young goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien. Statistics in the second round match showed that Trung Kien successfully blocked 9 shots on target from Hanoi, contributing greatly to helping HAGL get their first points in the V-League this season.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/clb-cong-an-tp-hcm-tim-lai-chien-thang-196250827204146521.htm