Opportunity for HCM City Police Club and Coach Le Huynh Duc to regain confidence: Will HAGL find it difficult to win?

After the defeat against The Cong Viettel, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club (HCMC Police) returned to Thong Nhat Stadium to welcome HAGL in round 3 of V-League 2025-2026. This is considered a good opportunity for coach Le Huynh Duc and his team to regain their confidence, as they have many advantages over their opponents.

Ho Chi Minh City Police Club has Thong Nhat support

The 0-3 defeat to The Cong Viettel in the second round exposed the limitations in the playing style of CA TP.HCM Club. However, returning to Thong Nhat - where the representative of HCMC defeated Hanoi Club 2-1 in the opening match of the season, fans have the right to expect coach Le Huynh Duc's team to show a better performance.

With the home advantage, high morale can help CA TP.HCM Club maximize their ability. The victory over Hanoi Club in round 1 showed that the pressing ability and quick counterattacks of coach Le Huynh Duc and his team are very dangerous. In particular, the combination of young domestic players and powerful foreign players is highly anticipated.

Tien Linh (22) practices with teammates

The HCM City Police Team led by Coach Le Huynh Duc has a chance to regain confidence when facing HAGL in round 3.

PHOTO: HCM City Police Club

In less than 10 days, CA TP.HCM Club has added 2 new foreign players: midfielder Peter Makrillos and striker Raphael Schorr Utzig. These are considered necessary pieces to increase the strength of the midfield and attack front, helping coach Le Huynh Duc have more flexible tactical options.

Before the match in round 3 of V-League taking place at 7:15 pm tonight, August 28, CA TP.HCM Club is rated higher than HAGL in many aspects. At this time, coach Le Huynh Duc's team really needs a victory. 3 full points at home will help CA TP.HCM team strengthen the trust of fans, at the same time regain confidence to continue to face more difficult challenges in the future.

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On the other hand, HAGL is facing difficulties. The 0-3 defeat at home in Pleiku against Becamex TP.HCM in the opening match was the first warning for the mountain town team. In the second round, HAGL caused a surprise when they held Hanoi FC to a draw at Hang Day, but overall, the playing style of coach Le Quang Trai and his team still lacked innovation. HAGL's young, homegrown squad showed a desire to compete, but this team still seemed to lack a real leader to lead the way of playing.

Facing CA TP.HCM Club with an even squad and home field advantage, the task of earning points is a big challenge for HAGL.

Remaining match of round 3 of V-League: Hanoi Police Club vs Hanoi Club (7:15 p.m., Hang Day Stadium).

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