Alaves scores twice, CAHN impresses with a strong win in the AFC Champions League 2

Hanoi Police showcased an explosive display against Tai Po on their home turf, winning 3-0 thanks to two goals by Alaves and a late strike from Văn Đức.

Right from the start, the atmosphere heated up when Tai Po’s Mikael received a yellow card after a clash with Alan in the 3rd minute. Shortly after, Temelkovski missed a great chance to open the scoring for the visitors with a shot that went over the bar from a good position. Hanoi Police responded strongly; Gomes had a powerful free kick that hit a defender and bounced away. Văn Đô was very active on the right wing, but his cross at the 21st minute was too slow, missing an opportunity for his teammates.

The deadlock was broken in the 27th minute when Văn Đô sprinted down the flank and delivered a dangerous cross. Alaves rushed in to shoot, the ball deflected off Cividini and redirected into the net, making it 1-0. Just 6 minutes later, Leo Artur sent a sharp pass to Alaves who blasted the ball past goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing, completing his brace and extending the lead to 2-0. In the final minutes of the first half, Tai Po tried to respond with a troublesome free kick, forcing Filip Nguyễn to make two excellent saves to keep the score intact.

In the second half, CAHN maintained control of the match. Văn Đô’s free kick narrowly missed the post in the 54th minute, and Alan wasted a golden chance in the 58th minute by hesitating, allowing the opposing keeper to catch the ball. At the 74th minute, Alan was denied by the crossbar after a tricky backward header. Despite creating many dangerous chances, the opportunities slipped away one after another.

Only in the 89th minute was the advantage solidified. Alan rose high to deliver a precise header pass, and Văn Đức quickly finished from close range to seal a 3-0 victory for Hanoi Police.

90+6': Full time!

89': Phan Văn Đức scores

A difficult ball was floated into the penalty area, Alan jumped high to head it perfectly to Văn Đức. The CAHN midfielder reacted quickly and finished close range, leaving goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing no chance to save.

81': No goal for CAHN

The home team earned consecutive corners, increasing pressure. Đình Bắc took a quick shot inside the box but the ball narrowly missed the goal.

74’: CROSSBAR DENIES GOAL!

Alan leapt to head backward following a perfect cross from Leo Artur, but the ball struck the crossbar.

71’: Filip Nguyễn shaky!

CAHN’s goalkeeper startled fans by failing to secure a shot cleanly, but luckily no opponent was there to capitalize on the rebound.

58': Dangerous chance!

The home side launched a smooth attack with two red-shirted players breaking into the box. Alan had the opportunity to shoot but hesitated, allowing goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing to come out and catch the ball safely.

54': Lê Văn Đô causes trouble!

Hanoi Police earned a free kick from a tight angle on the left wing, Văn Đô fired a shot straight at goal but it narrowly missed the post.

46': Second half begins

45+4': First half ends

44': Nearly conceded a goal

The visitors took a tricky free kick, goalkeeper Filip Nguyễn parried it but not decisively. Fortunately, he quickly corrected himself with a brilliant close-range save to protect the home team.

40': Dominating the game

Hanoi Police completely controlled the match, managing both possession and tempo. Under intense pressure, Tai Po was forced to make their first substitution to stabilize their lineup.

33': Alaves’ brace

Leo Artur delivered a precise pass, Alaves sprinted like lightning and struck decisively, leaving goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing no time to react as the Tai Po net shook violently.

27': Opening goal

Văn Đô sped down the right flank before sending a dangerous cross inside. Alaves rushed to finish, the ball slightly touched Cividini and changed direction into the net, igniting the stadium!

21': Missed crossing chance!

Văn Đô had space on the right wing but was too slow in his action, allowing the defender to retreat and block the cross.

16': Dangerous free kick!

CAHN executed a well-coordinated move; Gomes struck powerfully but the ball hit the defender’s head and bounced away.

8': Danger!

Satori spotted a gap and shot immediately, but the ball narrowly missed the target.

5': Regrettable miss!

Temelkovski had a golden chance to open the scoring, but his shot flew over the bar, leaving fans disappointed.

3': First yellow card

Mikael was cautioned by the referee with a yellow card after a fierce challenge with Alan, making the match tense from the very beginning.

First half begins

Starting lineup

Where and when to watch CAHN vs Tai Po live?

• Time: 19:15 on October 2nd.
• Venue: Hàng Đẫy Stadium.
• Tournament: Group E, AFC Champions League Two 2025/26.
• Live on: K+.

CAHN vs Tai Po: The strength of Hàng Đẫy

CAHN will enjoy the home advantage at Hàng Đẫy Stadium with strong fan support and the allowance to field multiple foreign players in international competition. Goalkeeper Nguyễn Filip remains a reliable last line of defense, while Quang Hải and Thành Long are likely to operate in midfield, supporting the attacking quartet of Alan, Leo Artur, Văn Đô, and Đình Bắc.

On Tai Po’s side, their opening win against Macarthur has boosted confidence. The Hong Kong club’s lineup is heavily composed of Brazilian foreign players in defense and midfield, with Chan Siu Kwan as one of the few local players. Up front, Australian Temelkovski leads the attack.

After the first round, Tai Po leads Group E with 3 points, while CAHN has only 1 point following a draw with Guoan. Therefore, a victory at Hàng Đẫy will help coach Mano Polking’s team rise to the top and gain a significant advantage in the battle to advance from the group stage.

Expected lineups for CAHN vs Tai Po

• CAHN:Nguyễn Filip, Hugo Gomes, Việt Anh, Adou Minh, Jason Quang Vinh Pendant, Văn Đô, Vitao, Thành Long, Stefan Mauk, Alan, Leo Artur.
• Tai Po:Tse Ka Wing, Lee Ka Ho, Gabriel Cividini, Daciel, Weverton Rangel, Satori, Mikael, Patrick Valverde, Michel Renner, Chan Siu Kwan, Temelkovski.