Ho Chi Minh City Police Club and Coach Le Huynh Duc continue to face 'big mountains'

Impressive start, challenges follow

In the debut match of V-League 2025 - 2026 at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club made a strong impression when defeating Hanoi Club with a score of 2-1. That was not only the opening 3 points, but also a strong statement of an old icon, on the day officially marking his return to the map of Vietnamese football. Under the leadership of Coach Le Huynh Duc, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club demonstrated a tight, disciplined playing style and the ability to effectively take advantage of opportunities.

The victory over one of the most powerful forces in V-League in the opening round has great spiritual significance for Ho Chi Minh City Police Club, and at the same time shows that Tien Linh and his teammates are ready to compete fairly with any opponent.

PHOTO: HCM City Police Club

In the second round match on August 22, Ho Chi Minh City Police Club continued to face an equally tough challenge, when they encountered a well-invested, deep and ambitious team called The Cong Viettel . The army team is being led by experienced foreign coach Velizar Popov.

The Cong Viettel possesses a balanced force in all three lines, including many experienced national players. At home at Hang Day Stadium, The Cong Viettel is always a very tough opponent for any team.

Trust in the mettle of coach Le Huynh Duc

However, fans of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club still have the right to hope for a favorable result. Coach Le Huynh Duc is one of the most experienced coaches in Vietnamese football. The victory over Hanoi Club in the first round showed the ability to read the game and adjust personnel appropriately of the former striker of the Vietnamese national team.

PHOTO: HCM City Police Club

Against a The Cong Viettel team that is considered to have a superior force, the key may lie in the ability to exploit weaknesses, take advantage of opportunities from set pieces and counterattack quickly. A draw, or even a victory if they know how to "strike" at the right time, will not be an impossible task for the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club.

The match at Hang Day in round 2 will be a more realistic measure of the strength of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club.