The Cong Viettel started the season with a difficult 1-1 draw against CAHN, while CA TP.HCM impressed with a victory over strong opponent Hanoi FC at Thong Nhat Stadium. In the round, both teams faced many challenges, and whoever won would not only get 3 points, but also affirm their strength and ambition to win the LPBank V-League 2025/26.

As for the away team, they are really excited after a dream opening match. Before the match, many people commented that CA TP.HCM getting 1 point when hosting Hanoi FC was also a success, but they did more than that.

This victory brings strong inspiration, and is also a "declaration of war" from coach Le Huynh Duc and his team against the "big guys" of V-League in the championship race.

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The Cong Viettel aims for the first victory of this year's season. Photo: SN

In the context of Ho Chi Minh City football having performed poorly for many years at the highest level in Vietnam, the fact that Ho Chi Minh City Police won the opening match against former champion Hanoi FC brings much hope.

However, V-League is a long journey, and the start of CA TP.HCM does not say anything. In the near future, coach Le Huynh Duc's team will have a difficult away match at Hang Day Stadium of The Cong Viettel.

In the opening match, despite a draw with CAHN, The Cong Viettel clearly showed their positive changes. They are possessing a squad with depth and balance in all three lines. In particular, this season the army team showed their determination to win the championship when they bought the top scorer Lucao. In the 1-1 draw with CAHN, this striker was the one who scored for The Cong Viettel.

Welcoming CA TP.HCM, The Cong Viettel has the return of Paulinho Curua after injury. In addition, goalkeeper Van Viet can also play when his suspension ends.

In addition to the highly rated force, The Cong Viettel is also being led by talented coach Popov. The Bulgarian strategist has gradually made his mark, and is very confident towards his first victory this season.

The match The Cong Viettel vs CA TP.HCM takes place at 7:15 p.m. on August 22 at Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi.

Viettel Sports, Ho Chi Minh City Police,

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-the-cong-viettel-vs-ca-tp-hcm-19h15-ngay-22-8-2434448.html