Hot time to end

The 2-1 victory in the "capital derby" against Hanoi FC a few days ago helped Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) regain the top spot from its opponent and take control of the championship. Viettel FC is still showing formidable form, having its 9th consecutive unbeaten match (conceding only 1 goal). The four-horse race is getting very intense, as the top 4 teams, including CAHN FC (34 points), Hanoi (32 points), Viettel (32 points) and Thanh Hoa (30 points) are close together.

Filip Nguyen has a great opportunity with the CAHN team

Round 6 of phase 2 of group A on August 12 is considered the "decision" day of the championship race. Viettel will host CAHN Club at Hang Day Stadium as the final match of the season. If they continue to win all 3 points, CAHN Club will take a big step towards touching the cup (to meet Thanh Hoa Club in the final round). On the contrary, if Viettel Club continues its winning streak, it will be possible to regain the top spot.

Da Nang Club (right) is in real danger

Football expert Doan Minh Xuong commented: "Clearly the advantage is leaning towards CAHN Club, both in terms of points and the ability to decide for themselves. But if they "break" against Viettel Club, who is playing very focused, the championship race will become very attractive when the opportunities of Hanoi and Thanh Hoa Clubs revive. Although newly promoted, the way CAHN team spared no expense to invest to win the championship is also worthy. But if Viettel Club wins the championship, it will also be a very interesting ending."

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NARROW DOOR FOR DANANG CLUB

The fall against SLNA in the 4th round of phase 2 of group B has suddenly narrowed the door to relegation for Da Nang FC, which was wide open and brightest. Coach Pham Minh Duc and his team also have to depend on the results of the confrontation between the two direct opponents, Binh Duong FC and Ho Chi Minh City FC. Da Nang FC will certainly be relegated if the match at Thong Nhat Stadium on August 11 between the two opponents ends in a draw. But expert Doan Minh Xuong also pointed out worse possibilities: "Da Nang FC not only lost to Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City by 3 points but also lost in goal difference. Therefore, if Ho Chi Minh City FC wins against Binh Duong FC by 1-2 goals, the possibility of Da Nang FC being relegated is still very high because they have to win big at Khanh Hoa FC's August 19 Stadium.

More importantly, will the spirit of the Central team still be maintained after two shocking defeats against HAGL and SLNA? If Da Nang Club loses its spirit and belief, the relegation race will be over. But this year's tournament is unpredictable, so we will only know for sure until the final round."

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