This is the earliest match of round 14 of LPBank V.League 2024-2025. In the first leg, although rated higher, Hanoi FC suffered a 0-1 defeat to Hoang Anh Gia Lai at Hang Day home ground. This defeat ended a 13-year streak of not losing at home by the Capital team against Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
In that match, Hanoi FC dominated and had many opportunities, including a 11m play but could not score. Meanwhile, the team from the Mountain City scored the decisive goal from a penalty.
In the encounter in the second leg of the season, Hanoi FC is determined to get revenge on the previous debt. This is also the debut match of new head coach Makoto. The new 4-day working schedule with the capital team before the debut match is too short to expect a big change from this coach.
However, many people still expect Mr. Makoto to bring a new vitality to Hanoi FC in the second leg of the tournament. On the other side, with home advantage, Hoang Anh Gia Lai will certainly create unpredictability for the match taking place at 5:00 p.m. on February 21 at Pleiku Stadium.
