Ambition, qualifications and class
The 2024-2025 National Super Cup match taking place on the afternoon of August 9 is a testament to the strength of Nam Dinh and Hanoi Police compared to the general level of the majority of Vietnamese football teams.
Both used modern playing style, fast deployment of the ball and many approaches to the opponent's goal. The high-altitude encroachment (pressing) was continuously deployed by Nam Dinh and Hanoi Police throughout the 90 minutes.
Competitions from many positions on the pitch and the ability to quickly switch between attack and flexible defense are present in both teams.
This is considered an affirmation of the foundation of physical strength, tactical organization and building of an upgraded squad. Remember, in addition to domestic tournaments, they are the two representatives of Vietnam participating in the Southeast Asian Cup C1 and the AFC Champions League Two.
The preparation for the new season in many arenas has been seriously implemented by Nam Dinh and Hanoi Police over the past 2 months.
In addition to the professional issue, the two teams also make opponents impatient with their active activities in the transfer market. The reigning V.League champions have added forces from the defense, midfield to the strikers, and one of them is Kyle Hudlin.
In his first start, the 2m06 tall striker immediately took advantage of his stature to score a goal from the ball, in addition to a goal on the 11m mark.
Other attack and defense options are also deployed by coach Vu Hong Viet in the new season's warm-up match. It is worth mentioning that he has not yet used all the "exposure cards" in his hand. This proves that Nam Dinh possesses a quality squad depth and contains high innovation.
Attractive race
Hanoi Police Club convincingly won the National Super Cup on the basis of intertwining veterans and rookies. Even despite having a very strong squad last season, coach Mano Polking continues to bring in more high-class contracts.
The appearance of Adou Minh, Ly Duc alongside Filip, Dinh Trong, Quang Vinh... has turned the Hanoi Police defense into the most valuable " part" of V.League 2025-2026.
In midfield, the Hang Day team was supported by Australian star Mauk and promising young talent trained at Burnley - Brand Ly.
Meanwhile, in the attack, the impressive form of Dinh Bac, Leo Artur and Alan, Quang Hai brought peace of mind to Hanoi Police in the race to regain the V.League championship title.
If there is a team capable of stepping into the competition for the throne between Nam Dinh and Cong Ha Noi, it is Hanoi FC. In the 20th anniversary of the club's founding, the capital representative did not hesitate to spend big to invest in personnel for the squad.
Not as impressive as the way the two opponents have implemented in the transfer market, the contracts that Hanoi FC has chosen are considered suitable, meeting the criteria and position that coach Makoto Teguramori needs.
For example, in the attack, Hanoi FC recruited Hendrio. Although over 30 years old, the star has matured at La Masia training center and still performed well with techniques, thinking, and sharp vision. The appearance of Hendrio is a way for Hanoi FC to reduce their dependence on Van Quyet - a pillar who is already old and has difficulty ensuring physical strength to compete continuously at high intensity.
In addition, Hanoi FC also solves the problem of existing problems in the past 2 seasons. That is the addition of 2 foreign players in the role of defensive midfielder and central defender. Adriel, Maranhao will work with Duy Manh, Thanh Chung, Dau Van Toan... to carry the ability to intercept and compete in front of the goal.
Not to mention, experts also highly appreciate Hanoi FC's introduction of veteran left-back Nguyen Cong Nhat. The former Da Nang player is considered the solution to the problem that has caused the capital representative a headache since Van Hau left in 2023.
