Coach Kim Sang Sik's team scores, HAGL suffers a comeback loss against CAHN FC

CAHN FC overturns the deficit to beat HAGL 3-1 at Hang Day Stadium, as Vietnam U23 squad member Minh Phuc finds the net.

The match between CAHN FC and HAGL at Hang Day Stadium was thrilling and dramatic. In the 6th minute, HAGL put the ball into the home side's net following a through pass from Thanh Nhan to Batista Junior, but the goal was disallowed for offside after VAR review.

CAHN FC responded strongly with attempts from Alan and Leo Artur, yet goalkeeper Trung Kien remained focused. Despite applying heavy pressure, CAHN FC conceded first.

In the 40th minute, HAGL opened the scoring 1-0. Batista drew the opposing defense before assisting Marciel to break through and face Nguyen Filip to score.

In the second half, CAHN FC increased the pressure, forcing HAGL goalkeeper Trung Kien to work hard. In the 66th minute, Trung Kien shone by saving a close-range header from Bui Hoang Viet Anh. By the 69th minute, Rogerio put the ball into HAGL's net after a pass from Quang Hai, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The home team's efforts were rewarded in the 76th minute when Minh Phuc, a Vietnam U23 international substituted off the bench, scored the equalizer 1-1. Following a pass inside the box from Artur, Minh Phuc arrived in time to fire a shot that beat goalkeeper Trung Kien.

Minh Phuc scores a goal - Photo: Hoang Linh

HAGL's defense collapsed once more as Rogerio Alves got on the scoresheet in the 82nd minute. After a free-kick by Quang Hai from the right flank, the ball was delivered into the box. Rogerio Alves needed two attempts to finally beat goalkeeper Trung Kien, helping CAHN FC increase the lead to 2-1.

CAHN FC secures a 3-1 victory - Photo: Hoang Linh

Coach Polking's team sealed the win in the 90+4th minute after VAR confirmed Rogerio Alves' goal. This goal also set the final score.

CAHN FC completed a 3-1 comeback win, thereby strengthening their top position in the table. Coach Polking's team now has 35 points after 13 matches, leading second-placed Ninh Binh FC by 8 points.

Starting lineups for CAHN vs HAGL:

CAHN FC (4-3-3):Nguyen Filip (1), Viet Anh (68), Dinh Trong (21), Van Hau (5), Van Do (Minh Phuc), Thanh Long (11), Pendant Quang Vinh (7), Quang Hai (19), Dinh Bac (9), Leo Artur (10), Alan (Alves).

HAGL (5-4-1): Trung Kien (25), Phuoc Bao (38), Quang Kiet (5), Jairo Filho (33), Du Hoc (66), Thanh Son (66), Marciel Silva (10), Ngoc Lam (17), Vinh Nguyen (23), Thanh Nhan (7), Junior Batista (29).

Goalscorers:

CAHN FC: Minh Phuc (76'), Alves (82', 90'+4)

HAGL: Marciel Silva (40')