Viettel defeats Hanoi, climbs to 2nd place in V-League standings

Viettel earned a close 1-0 win against Hanoi FC, rising to the 2nd spot on the league table.

The capital derby lived up to expectations as an exciting match, with Viettel being the more proactive team in the first half. The army team continuously applied pressure with fast attacks down the flanks, creating several dangerous situations near the opponent's goal.

Meanwhile, Hanoi FC mainly waited for counter-attacking opportunities and did not have many clear chances. Viettel's initiative was finally rewarded near the end of the half. From a corner kick, the ball bounced out to the edge of the box and Huu Thang struck a decisive shot from outside the penalty area, scoring the opening goal for the home team.

In the second half, the momentum shifted as Hanoi FC was forced to push their line higher in search of an equalizer. The visitors increased pressure with several dangerous moments inside the box, but encountered a highly focused and disciplined Viettel defense, along with the solid performance of goalkeeper Van Viet.

Difficulties mounted for Hanoi FC in the 79th minute when Passira received a direct red card for a dangerous foul. Playing with a man down for the remaining time prevented the away team from maintaining their pressure.

Preserving their slender lead until the final whistle, Viettel claimed a minimal but crucial victory in a derby where the difference came from their first-half attacking efficiency and defensive composure in the remaining period.

90'+6: The match ends. Viettel 1-0 Hanoi FC

88': VAN VIET STAYS FOCUSED

In the recent minutes, Van Viet has played with great concentration, repeatedly denying Hanoi FC's dangerous opportunities.

79': RED CARD FOR PASSIRA

Passira committed a foul on a Viettel player. Immediately, the Thai referee showed a direct red card to Hanoi FC's foreign player.

68': NO GOALLLLL

Van Quyet crossed the ball into the box for Passira to head towards goal, but unfortunately the ball did not fully cross the line; Van Viet then quickly pushed it away.

65': NOT THIS TIME

Duy Manh passed to Fisher, who turned and shot instantly, but the ball flew over the crossbar of Viettel's goal.

50': PUSHING FOR THE EQUALIZER

At the start of the second half, Hanoi FC pushed their team higher in an effort to find a goal. However, Viettel's defensive line was performing very solidly.

39': GOOOOAL!!!!! HUU THANG SCORES

After sustained efforts, Viettel broke the deadlock. From a corner kick, the ball reached Huu Thang's position. The player controlled it and fired home from outside the box to put the hosts ahead.

35': DANGEROUS MOMENT

Lucao turned and unleashed a dangerous curling shot from a clear position. However, the ball went just wide of the far post.

24': MISSED CHANCE

Viettel was awarded a direct free-kick, but Khuat Van Khang's shot was blocked by the wall. Shortly after, the number 11 of the red-shirted team squandered a golden opportunity to score.

Pedro broke free down the left flank and crossed for Van Khang, who rushed in and connected with his chest, sending the ball over the crossbar of Hanoi FC's goal.

17': END-TO-END ACTION

The two teams are engaged in a fiercely contested back-and-forth battle, but no goals have been scored yet.

11': OFF TARGET

Huu Thang decided to take a shot from a considerable distance, but the effort lacked accuracy.

5]: HANOI'S RESPONSE

Luis Fernando dribbled from the left wing and passed into the box for Fisher, but the connection wasn't made.

3': INTENSE EARLY PRESSURE

In just the first 3 minutes, Viettel created significant pressure on goalkeeper Van Chuan's goal. Van Khang slipped down the left and headed back for Lucao, but the move was unsuccessful.

Viettel subsequently earned three consecutive corner kicks but still could not find the breakthrough.

1': The match kicks off

Starting Lineups

What time is the Viettel vs Hanoi FC match and where to watch it live?

• Time: 7:15 PM today, March 1st
• Venue: Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi
• Competition: Round 14, V-League 2025/26
• Live on: F PT Play

For the convenience of the audience, we will provide detailed updates on the developments and results of the match between Viettel and Hanoi FC through this article.

Predicted Lineups for Viettel vs Hanoi FC

• Viettel:Van Viet, Viet Tu, Curua, Kyle Colonna, Tuan Tai, Hoang Minh, Van Khang, Manh Dung, Lucao, Nhat Nam, Van Quyet.
• Hanoi:Van Chuan, Xuan Manh, Duy Manh, Adriel, Cong Nhat, Van Toan, Hai Long, Van Quyet, Luiz Fernando, Hoang Hen, Fisher.

Preview: Viettel vs Hanoi FC A Tense 'Derby'

Viettel quickly regained their form after a heavy defeat to SLNA by securing a minimal 1-0 win against Nam Dinh in round 13. Nhat Nam's goal and their effective control of the game demonstrated a good balance between attack and defense in the army team's approach.

This result significantly eased the pressure on coach Velizar Popov and maintained a 7-point gap from the league leaders, Cong An Hanoi. However, to continue their pursuit, Viettel must overcome the major challenge posed by Hanoi FC.

On the other side, the capital team has shown signs of improvement under coach Harry Kewell with a 4-match unbeaten run and clearly enhanced scoring efficiency thanks to multi-point attacks, rather than reliance on individuals. Nevertheless, recent head-to-head statistics favor Viettel, as they are unbeaten in the last four encounters, indicating a significant psychological advantage ahead of the upcoming derby.

Given the current dynamics, the derby between Viettel and Hanoi FC is predicted to be a tight and tactically rich affair. Viettel is likely to continue prioritizing a solid central defensive structure, playing with discipline, and exploiting quick transitions - a strength that has often yielded good results for them against this city rival.

Conversely, Hanoi FC under the guidance of Coach Harry Kewell is showing a tendency to increase ball circulation speed and utilize multiple attacking avenues instead of depending on a single individual. This could help the capital team control the game better, but also carries risks against Viettel's sharp counter-attacking ability.