Live football - Hanoi, riding the momentum after the Capital derby, will host SLNA, who also boasts a streak of three consecutive wins.
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24' No goal
Van Quyet cleverly threaded a pass to give Hoang Hen a close-range shooting opportunity. However, goalkeeper Cao Van Binh made a timely and excellent save.
12' VAR denies Hanoi FC's goal
Hoang Hen crossed inside, but Fisher couldn't finish. However, Hai Long promptly appeared to shoot from close range. Yet VAR intervened and confirmed Fisher fouled an SLNA defender earlier.
7' Hanoi presses
No surprise as Hanoi FC is completely controlling the match. However, SLNA also shows a fairly solid defensive capability.
1' Match begins
Starting lineup Hanoi vs SLNA:
The match between Hanoi FC (24 points) and Song Lam Nghe An (19 points) in this round is predicted to be very exciting. The 2-1 victory in the "Capital derby" against Cong An Hanoi FC demonstrated Hanoi FC's formidable strength. Under coach Harry Kewell's guidance, the capital city team possesses a lineup with high professional quality and many experienced players. As key players regain their best form, Hanoi FC can fully become a strong contender for a top 3 position when the season concludes.
However, Song Lam Nghe An is certainly not an opponent easily subdued. The Nghe region team is led by the charismatic coach Van Sy Son, who has previously worked and understands many Hanoi FC players quite well. This partly helps SLNA have additional basis to build suitable tactics when facing the Hang Day Stadium home team.
SLNA's recent form is also quite impressive. The 1-0 victory over Hai Phong FC in the previous round allowed the Nghe region team to achieve its first three consecutive wins streak this season. Earlier, they successively overcame The Cong Viettel and Hong Linh Ha Tinh. This positive streak helps SLNA escape the bottom group and temporarily rise to 8th place, creating significant confidence before this difficult away trip.
Nevertheless, head-to-head history still favors Hanoi FC. In the first leg match on January 31 in Vinh, SLNA lost 1-3 to the capital representative. Therefore, despite showing signs of improved form, coach Van Sy Son's team still faces many challenges. In the context of being away against an opponent considered a "nemesis," a draw result might be a realistic target and could also be seen as a success for SLNA in this match.
Hanoi:Van Chuan, Xuan Manh, Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Cong Nhat, Van Quyet, Hung Dung, Hai Long, Fernando, Fisher, Hoang Hen
SLNAVan Binh, Xuan Binh, Nguyen Hoang, Dale Moore, Manh Quynh, Thanh Duc, Ba Quyen, Van Luong, Khac Ngoc, Olaha, Garcia.