(Live football) - Following a loss in the last round, Hanoi started round 18 of V-League 2025/26 with the goal of recovering their momentum, as Ha Tinh was also seeking points to enhance their standing.
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46' Second half begins
End of first half, Hanoi 1-0 Ha Tinh
44' Hanoi completely dominates
Ha Tinh cannot launch attacks as Hanoi FC holds full control of the match.
36' Hanoi unable to get a second goal
Hoang Hen creates for David Fisher to shoot, but a Ha Tinh player intervenes timely, causing the ball to miss the goal.
24' Goal, Xuan Manh opens the scoring for Hanoi
Hoang Hen accelerates and executes a cross with his skilled left foot, delivering the ball precisely to Xuan Manh's position. Xuan Manh jumps high and heads the ball, scoring into Ha Tinh's net.
14' No goal
Atshimene's one-touch handling lacks neatness, giving Hanoi FC players a chance to intervene. However, the clearance is not decisive, accidentally sending the ball to Duc Viet's spot. The Ha Tinh midfielder immediately unleashes a left-footed shot, beating goalkeeper Van Chuan's reflex but the ball unfortunately hits the post.
11' Danger for Ha Tinh
A Hanoi FC player delivers a cross into the penalty area, but Ha Tinh defender Helerson timely cuts the ball, averting the danger.
1' Match starts
Starting lineup for Hanoi vs Ha Tinh:
After the March FIFA Days, Hanoi's national team players like Tuan Hai, Xuan Manh, Duy Manh, Hai Long returned to the club with clear excitement. However, the 0-1 loss to Hai Phong at Lach Tray quickly brought them back to reality. Coach Harry Kewell's team was stuck against the opponent's disciplined play, while many key players showed signs of fatigue after continuous matches for the national team.
This defeat left Hanoi trailing Hanoi Police by 17 points on the standings, making the championship race almost out of reach. In that context, a more practical goal for Van Quyet and his teammates is competing for the runner-up position, where they still have a chance to chase The Cong Viettel.
Finishing in the top 2 not only carries significance for achievement but also opens opportunities to participate in international tournaments like AFC Champions League Two or the Southeast Asian Club Championship. Achieving this would give Hanoi additional advantages in strengthening the squad, especially a foreign player slot to enhance team depth.
On the other side, Hong Linh Ha Tinh is showing signs of stagnation after suffering their second consecutive defeat in V-League 2025/26. Nevertheless, the 8-point gap from the bottom group still helps Coach Nguyen Cong Manh's team maintain a relatively safe position. However, their unstable away form (only 4 points from 5 matches) is a concerning issue if they do not improve soon in the upcoming phase.