Underperforming, CA.TPHCM draws goalless with Hà Tĩnh

(Football result) - The game between CA.TPHCM and Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh at Thống Nhất concluded without goals, even though the away team had a numerical advantage in the second half, they failed to penetrate the well-organized defense.

The match between CA.TPHCM and Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh at Thống Nhất ended in a 0-0 draw, despite a lively game. Both teams showed great fighting spirit but lacked sharpness in finishing to create a breakthrough.

Right after kickoff, CA.TPHCM pushed forward aggressively, applying significant pressure and earning several corners. However, shots from Tiến Linh and Quốc Cường failed to get past Hà Tĩnh’s well-organized defense. Meanwhile, the visitors started cautiously, gradually regaining control and launching dangerous counterattacks in the latter part of the first half.

In the 44th minute, VAR became the focus when the referee initially awarded Hà Tĩnh a penalty for a handball by a CA.TPHCM defender, but after review, the decision was overturned. The teams went into halftime still scoreless.

In the second half, the game became more intense with continuous exchanges of attacks. The turning point came in the 60th minute when Huy Toàn received a second yellow card, reducing CA.TPHCM to 10 men. Taking advantage of the extra player, Hà Tĩnh pressed hard in the final minutes. However, coach Nguyễn Công Mạnh’s players couldn’t break through the strong defense of the hosts, with goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang making a crucial save in the 67th minute.

In the end, the match finished 0-0. This result caused CA.TPHCM to miss the chance to move up to second place on the standings.

Full time, CA.TPHCM 0-0 Hà Tĩnh

88' One-sided play

With the numerical advantage, Hà Tĩnh kept increasing pressure on CA.TPHCM but still failed to score.

77' Pushing forward

In recent minutes, Hà Tĩnh players have advanced their lines, pressing high in CA.TPHCM’s half to seek a goal.

67 Unsafe handling

Văn Khánh took a long-range shot, but goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang handled the ball insecurely, nearly allowing Hà Tĩnh to score.

60' Red card for Huy Toàn

Huy Toàn fouled Huỳnh Tấn Tài and received a second yellow card, leaving Công an TP.HCM with only 10 players!

52' Back-and-forth

At the start of the second half, both teams pushed forward to break the deadlock.

46' Second half begins

End of first half, CA.TPHCM 0-0 Hà Tĩnh

44' Referee checks VAR

In the final minutes of the first half, Hà Tĩnh launched a dangerous attack, a CA.TPHCM defender handled the ball, initially resulting in a penalty awarded, but after VAR review, no penalty was given to Hà Tĩnh.

40' Stalemate

The match mainly featured midfield battles with neither side creating dangerous chances.

33' Regaining control

In recent minutes, Hà Tĩnh players gradually regained control after being pressed by the home team early on.

26' Frequent interruptions

Both teams played very aggressively, with players frequently going down, causing constant stoppages.

18' Attacking effort

CA.TPHCM is trying hard to attack, the home side earned multiple corners but still couldn’t open the scoring.

9' Pushing the line up

Both teams started cautiously, but the home side CA.TPHCM pushed their line higher to seek an early goal.

1' Match starts

Hà Tĩnh starting lineup:

CA.TPHCM starting lineup:

What time is CA.TPHCM vs Hà Tĩnh, and where to watch live?

• Match time: 7:15 PM on October 19, 2025.
• Venue:Thống Nhất Stadium.
• Tournament:Round 7 of the V-League.
• Broadcast channel: F PT Play

Expected lineups for CA.TPHCM vs Hà Tĩnh:

• Công an TP.HCM: Lê Giang, Huy Toàn, Gia Bảo, Nascimento, Việt Hoàng, Quốc Cường, Đức Phú, Raphael, Văn Toàn, Endrick, Tiến Linh.

• Hà Tĩnh: Thanh Tùng, Văn Hạnh, Helerson, Duy Thường, Công Thành, Viết Triều, Sỹ Hoàng, Lê Viktor, Trọng Hoàng, Onoja, Atshimene.

Preview of CA.TPHCM vs Hà Tĩnh

Công an TP.HCM is among the most impressive teams in the 2025/26 V.League. After 6 rounds, coach Lê Huỳnh Đức’s squad has collected 13 points with 4 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss, enough to place them in the top group. Although not having a very deep squad, the city team shows strong cohesion and discipline in their playstyle, especially excelling in capitalizing on chances.

In their opening match, Công an TP.HCM made a splash by defeating the runner-up Hà Nội 2-1, then held reigning champions Nam Định to a 0-0 draw and earned full points against tough opponents like Becamex Bình Dương, SLNA, and HAGL. With this consistent form, they currently rank 3rd, just one point behind leaders Ninh Bình, demonstrating the remarkable progress under coach Lê Huỳnh Đức.

Công an TP.HCM’s success comes from a balance between offense and defense. The central defender duo Khổng Minh Gia Bảo and Matheus Filipe display excellent coordination, helping goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang keep multiple clean sheets. Up front, Nguyễn Thái Quốc Cường is a new bright spot with 2 goals in 6 matches, while Tiến Linh continues his striker instincts with 3 goals. Additionally, newcomer Lee Williams is expected to bring fresh energy to the attack in the coming period.

On the other side, Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh also shows stability under coach Nguyễn Công Mạnh. Despite losses to two giants Viettel and Ninh Bình, the mountain team maintains an unbeaten streak against peers like PVF CAND, Thanh Hóa, and Đà Nẵng. With the impressive form of the trio Viktor Lê, Atshimene, and Joseph Ojonja, Hà Tĩnh can pose a serious challenge to hosts Công an TP.HCM in their upcoming trip to Thống Nhất on October 19.

Form and head-to-head record

• Công an TP.HCM form: Currently impressive with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 matches. Their effective attack and gradually solid defense help maintain a top position.
• Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh form: Maintaining stability with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Under coach Nguyễn Công Mạnh, the mountain team shows solid defense and is always a tough opponent.
• Head-to-head record: Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh dominates Công an TP.HCM with 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 meetings. The city team has never beaten this opponent.