Comments on the match Hai Phong vs PVF-CAND, 18:00 on August 23: The port city is in turmoil

VHO - Commenting on the match between Hai Phong vs PVF-CAND, round 2 of V.League, Coach Thach Bao Khanh and his students promise to face many challenges on the trip to Lach Tray.

Hai Phong vs PVF-CAND form

Hai Phong started the 2025/26 V.League with a 1-2 defeat at defending champion Nam Dinh . Despite coming away empty-handed, the performance of the port city team still received much praise.

Because facing the bright stars on the other side of the battle line, the army under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem did not show any fear.

On the contrary, Viet Hung and his teammates were still confident in holding the ball and developing a fairly coherent game. In a situation where the ball was passed smoothly under the armpit in the 32nd minute, Luiz Antonio received a pass from his teammate and comfortably shook his head into the far corner, giving goalkeeper Nguyen Manh no chance to block.

Under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem, Hai Phong always surprises opponents with diverse and unpredictable attacks. Perhaps, the only factor lacking for the Lach Tray team to compete for the championship lies in the quality of personnel on the field.

Compared to the top V.League giants such as Nam Dinh, CAHN, Hanoi FC, The Cong or even Ninh Binh, Hai Phong does not possess a famous domestic squad.

The tight budget also makes the team from the city of phoenix flowers say no to blockbuster foreign player deals.

But despite having an average squad, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is still doing his job very well. The Thanh Hoa coach and his players are still capable of making the big teams wary every time they face each other.

In round 2, Hai Phong will return to their home field to welcome PVF-CAND. This is considered a very suitable opponent for the home team at Lach Tray Stadium to earn all 3 points. After all, the guests are only playing the role of reluctant rookies in this year's season.

Can rookie PVF-CAND create a surprise in Lach Tray? (Photo: VPF)

Because Quang Nam Club suddenly disbanded before the 2025/26 V.League, the team based in Hung Yen received a special slot to replace it.

According to the final rankings of the First Division last season, the ticket should have been awarded to the team that finished in second place, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc (the predecessor of Truong Tuoi Dong Nai).

However, the Southeast team turned down the opportunity due to lack of preparation. Due to the rush, PVF-CAND tried to accept the offer but had to pick up a few familiar names to act as a spiritual support for the young players.

Despite the difficulties, the team under the direction of coach Thach Bao Khanh still achieved unexpected results in the opening match. The 2-1 victory over a similarly-matched opponent, SLNA, was like a valuable medicine that helped the whole team feel more excited and confident in themselves.

However, being a guest at Lach Tray may bring a different, significantly more difficult experience waiting for Thanh Nhan and his teammates.

Information on Hai Phong vs PVF-CAND forces

Hai Phong: No notable faces are absent.

PVF-CAND: Full force.

Expected lineup Hai Phong vs PVF-CAND

Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu, Tien Dung, Nhat Minh, Trung Hieu, Viet Hung, Antonio, Huu Son, Bicou, The Tai, Tague

PVF-CAND: Minh Long, Anh Quan, Hieu Minh, Enyenga, Van Dung, Xuan Bac, Thanh Nhan, Mpande, Ba Dat, Amarildo, Samson

Prediction: 1-0

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