Clashing with V-League rookie, is HAGL about to escape rock bottom?

HAGL Club is going through a difficult period with only 1 point after the first 4 rounds of V-League 2025 - 2026, temporarily standing at the bottom of the rankings. However, round 5 opens the door for the mountain town team to escape this situation.

The 2025-2026 season is just at its beginning, but the relegation race has already heated up. HAGL is at the bottom of the table not only because of bad luck but also because of many internal problems. The mountain town team has not scored any goals after 3 matches, an alarming number in terms of attacking efficiency. In addition, playing 1 match less after 4 rounds than other teams has caused HAGL to fall to the bottom of the rankings.

HAGL meets PVF-CAND at 6:00 p.m. on September 27

HAGL’s chance to escape the bottom of the table lies in the next round, when their opponent is PVF-CAND, a rookie in the V-League this season. This young team has a good training foundation, but when stepping up to the top playing field, they still show a lack of experience and courage at important moments. This is something that HAGL needs to take advantage of, especially when the mountain town strikers can open the door for the first goal of the season.

In terms of the rankings, the two teams ranked right above HAGL, Thanh Hoa Club (2 points) and Da Nang Club (2 points), have to face tough challenges. Thanh Hoa Club travels to Hang Day Stadium to meet Ha Noi Club (2 points, 11th place), a team that, although declining compared to their previous self, still has a squad of quality players with a lot of experience. Thanh Hoa Club's chances of getting points are not much, as this team is also not stable at the beginning of the season. Similarly, Da Nang Club has to play away against a team that is rated higher, Becamex TP.HCM Club (3 points, 10th place).

HAGL has a chance to escape the bottom of the table in round 5.

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A win in round 5 will help HAGL escape the bottom of the table, and also create an important mental boost for the upcoming journey. Once HAGL finds the feeling of scoring goals, they can completely return to their true form, especially when they still have young players eager to show their ability.

From a professional perspective, the biggest problem for coach Le Quang Trai is still the attack. Meanwhile, the defense must also be more disciplined to avoid unfortunate goals. Facing PVF-CAND, the important thing for HAGL is not only to win 3 points but also to show a new look, to rekindle the faith of the mountain town fans.

V-League rankings before round 5

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Round 5 is therefore pivotal for HAGL. If they can overcome PVF-CAND, HAGL will escape the bottom of the table, and at the same time create a psychological turning point to enter the next matches with more confidence. On the contrary, if they continue to get bogged down, HAGL will face enormous pressure. V-League 2025 - 2026 is still long, and no team wants to be labeled "relegation candidate" too soon. Therefore, the match against PVF-CAND is an opportunity, a test to determine HAGL's mettle and desire to return.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dung-do-tan-binh-v-league-hagl-sap-thoat-day-18525092613140247.htm