Cong An Nyan Dan began their V.League 1 campaign with a clean sheet against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, winning 2-0 at home on Friday. The result puts the hosts four points clear of the visitors after just one round of matches. And here's the thing — such openings often set the tone for how teams will navigate the season.
Leo Artur gave Cong An Nyan Dan the lead in the fifth minute, a quick strike that caught the visitors off guard. The goal came from a well-worked move down the left channel, where Artur found space to finish past the goalkeeper. To be fair, Hong Linh Ha Tinh had not quite settled into their defensive shape at that stage.
There was a moment of drama in the thirty-sixth minute when C. Atshimene thought he had doubled the advantage, only for the goal to be cancelled after a VAR review. The incident showed how quickly momentum can shift in these early-season games. By then, Hong Linh Ha Tinh were beginning to show signs of frustration.
Alan Grafite sealed the victory in the eighty-third minute, adding a second goal that left the visitors with nothing to play for. The finish was clinical, capitalising on a defensive error that Hong Linh Ha Tinh had been prone to in recent matches.
Le Pham Thanh Long picked up a yellow card in the eighty-fifth minute, a late booking that reflected the growing tension. The hosts sit fourth in the table with three points from one game, while Hong Linh Ha Tinh are twelfth with none.
The result means Cong An Nyan Dan have taken maximum points from their opening fixture, while Hong Linh Ha Tinh will look to bounce back in their next match.