The first half ended. The two teams entered the break with a score of 1-1.
The first half has 2 minutes of extra time.
Minute 42: The Cong Viettel has switched to a 5-defender defensive system. This tactic has helped coach Popov's students play more confidently in the past few minutes.
Minute 35: Goalkeeper Van Phong had an unsafe handling situation, creating conditions for Hanoi Police players to attack. Unfortunately, Leo Artur could not finish successfully after very good passes from Hanoi Police players.
Minute 33: Hanoi Police have many attack options. Coach Polking's students continuously changed the direction of the ball deployment, causing difficulties for The Cong Viettel's defense.
Minute 28: Quang Hai continuously shoots but cannot get past the defender of The Cong Viettel. The pace of the match is very high.
Minute 23: GOAL!!! Hanoi Police equalized after a series of opportunities were created. Alan proved his class with a one-touch shot that completely defeated goalkeeper Van Phong.
Minute 20: No goal! Hanoi Police are still creating great pressure. Quang Hai had a situation where he dropped the ball back to Alan right in front of the goal, however, Alan's shot only sent the ball wide of the post even though goalkeeper Van Phong could only stand and watch.
Minute 17: Hanoi Police are pushing up their formation. On the other side of the front line, The Cong Viettel also proactively retreated deep into defense to prevent Hanoi Police players from scoring.
Minute 12: Hanoi Police are controlling the ball more tightly. The players in red are creating great pressure towards goalkeeper Van Phong's goal.
Minute 7: Leo Artur took a free kick from about 30m away, the ball hit the ground, causing goalkeeper Van Phong to panic but did not go into the net.
Minute 3: GOAL!!! New signing Lucao of The Cong Viettel became the first player to score in V.League 2025-2026. Truong Tien Anh crossed the ball from the right wing, Lucao received the ball and headed the ball to completely defeat goalkeeper Nguyen Filip.
Minute 2: Danger. Quang Hai received the ball close to the 5m50m and then shot with his left foot, luckily for The Cong Viettel when goalkeeper Van Phong reflected well to block it.
19:22: The match begins. Hanoi Police was the team that handed the ball first.
Starting lineup
Pre-match information
Hanoi Police entered the new season with a high level of excitement after defeating Nam Dinh 3-2 to win the National Super Cup. Under the leadership of coach Alexandre Polking, the Capital team possesses a stable playing foundation with many players who are capable of creating breakthroughs.
On the other hand, The Cong Viettel has just added 9 new faces, showing their determination to compete for the throne. With this goal, the result against a direct opponent like Hanoi Police in the opening round is considered an important test.
In the previous season, the two teams shared victories in the V.League when each side won a match at home. In addition, in the National Cup semi-finals, Hanoi Police defeated The Cong Viettel 3-1 before winning the championship.
Tonight's match promises to be dramatic from the first minutes, when both want to start the season with 3 points.
