Coach Le Huynh Duc directly states the reason why CA.TPHCM ended up empty-handed

Coach Le Huynh Duc was disappointed because CA TP.HCM controlled the game yet suffered a 0-1 defeat owing to ineffective finishing versus Becamex TP.HCM.

The 0-1 defeat at Thong Nhat Stadium on the evening of March 1st left Coach Le Huynh Duc unable to hide his disappointment with CA TP.HCM's attacking line. Despite overwhelming the opponent and controlling nearly the entire match duration, the home team still came away empty-handed due to a lack of sharpness in finishing – something the experienced coach had warned about beforehand.

In round 14 of V.League 1, CA TP.HCM started proactively, continuously applying high pressing and creating numerous dangerous scoring situations. However, the red-shirted strikers proved unlucky in front of goal, missing opportunities that could have decided the match's outcome as early as the first half.

On the other side, Becamex TP.HCM played patiently and relied heavily on the reliability of goalkeeper Minh Toan. The goalkeeper made repeated saves, becoming the backbone that helped the visiting team withstand the relentless pressure from the hosts.

The turning point came in the 69th minute when Viet Cuong successfully converted a penalty, scoring the only goal of the match. One precise moment from the 11-meter spot was enough for Becamex TP.HCM to secure all 3 points, while the police force's team paid the price for squandering their chances.

After the match, Coach Le Huynh Duc candidly acknowledged: "I warned them since the previous match: if you attack a lot but cannot finish, you will surely pay the price. That's football. I have no regrets, only regret that we didn't score. If we had scored early, everything would have been different." He believes that missing clear-cut chances caused the players psychological frustration and eroded their confidence in decisive moments.

Despite the loss, this coach defended his team's operational system: "The issue is not with tactics but with the final phase; we need to rebuild confidence so the players can finish more sharply." The defeat leaves CA TP.HCM stuck in 6th place with 20 points, missing the chance to close in on the top group. Meanwhile, Becamex TP.HCM temporarily climbs to 10th, gaining a crucial boost for the intense relegation battle ahead.