After losing to Selangor, CAHN is officially eliminated from the Southeast Asian Champions League

A bitter 0-2 defeat to Selangor combined with a disadvantage in the head-to-head record against Pathum United has officially ended Công an Hà Nội's journey in the ASEAN Club Championship one round early.

The clash between hosts Selangor and Công an Hà Nội (CAHN) in Group A of the ASEAN Club Championship ended in a harsh scenario for the Vietnamese side. In the first half, Selangor leveraged their home advantage to press continuously, but Filip Nguyễn’s brilliant performance helped CAHN hold firm through the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, CAHN nearly took the lead in the 50th minute with a beautiful volley from Bùi Hoàng Việt Anh. However, that hope was quickly extinguished when Faisal Halim scored a rebound goal for Selangor in the 60th minute. Then in the 69th minute, taking advantage of CAHN’s defensive lapses, Faisal Halim completed his brace, sealing a 2-0 victory for the home team.

This defeat leaves CAHN stuck in 5th place with 4 points. Being 3 points behind second-placed Pathum United and having lost the direct encounter, CAHN is officially eliminated one round before the group stage ends.

90+7': Full time!

80’: CAHN had a chance to reduce the deficit when Phan Văn Đức took a shot inside the box, but unfortunately, the ball went straight to goalkeeper Al Hafiz who anticipated well and caught it securely.

69': Faisal Halim completes his brace.

CAHN’s defense lacked decisiveness, allowing the Selangor striker to comfortably receive a pass at the edge of the penalty area and deliver an accurate shot that beat goalkeeper Filip Nguyễn for the second time in the match.

 

60’: GOAL FOR SELANGOR!!!

The home team built a smooth attack down the right flank, Alvin Fortes fired a powerful shot but Filip Nguyễn made a brilliant save. The ball rebounded perfectly to Faisal Halim, who quickly scored on the rebound, opening the scoring for Selangor.

50’: So close! Bùi Hoàng Việt Anh executed a stunning volley inside Selangor’s box, forcing the home goalkeeper into an excellent reflex save, punching the ball away and winning a corner. The subsequent set-piece did not change the situation as Selangor’s defense remained solid.

46': Second half begins

45+2': End of first half!

The first half ended with both teams still locked at 0-0.

42’: NO GOAL YET. Alvin Fortes fired a shot from outside the box but it flew over CAHN’s crossbar. Selangor is applying significant pressure with several dangerous attacks, yet the opening goal has not come.

37’: CORNER FOR CAHN. The visitors earned a corner from the left side, the ball was crossed into Selangor’s penalty area but the home defense controlled the situation well and cleared safely.

25': DANGEROUS! Boumous showed impressive individual skill by dribbling past three Công an Hà Nội players before threading a through ball to Chrigor on the break. The Selangor striker won the one-on-one against Việt Anh, but goalkeeper Nguyễn Filip read the play perfectly and rushed out to secure the ball.

20': NOT QUITE! CAHN increased the tempo with a central combination, Vital played a through ball to a teammate but the pass was slightly too strong, allowing the opposing defense to easily intercept.

13': Both teams pressed high on the opponent’s side, showing determination to claim all three points in this fourth round. CAHN launched attacks down the right wing, sending crosses into Selangor’s box, but the home defense read the situation well and cleared in time.

8': Taking advantage of their home ground, Selangor played enthusiastically and pushed their line forward. They created several fast attacks, forcing CAHN to retreat deeply and face heavy pressure.

5': Selangor launched a quick counterattack, with Alvin Fortes finishing the move, but his shot was heroically blocked by a diving defender, sending the ball out for a throw-in.

1': Kickoff

CAHN Starting Lineup

Selangor Starting Lineup

Selangor vs CAHN match When and where?

• Date:8:00 PM today, January 28
• Competition: Group A ASEAN Club Championship
• Stadium: MBPJ

Selangor is in good form with a streak of 4 consecutive wins across all competitions. In the ASEAN Club Championship, coach Kim Pan-gon’s team holds second place in Group A with 5 points from 3 matches. Remaining unbeaten, Selangor is determined to secure one of the two semifinal spots as only two group matches remain.

On the other side, CAHN has had a break of over a month since their rescheduled V.League Round 4 match against HAGL. This break could be a disadvantage for coach Polking’s squad as Selangor has maintained match sharpness through continuous play. With only 4 points and fourth place in Group A, CAHN must win to keep their hopes alive in this tightly contested group.

Selangor currently has better form than CAHN and will also enjoy home advantage in the upcoming clash. However, with a squad of quality players who have shown great chemistry and cohesion this season, CAHN is expected to achieve a victorious result despite traveling to Malaysia.

Expected Lineup for Selangor vs CAHN

• Selangor:Al Hafiz, Abualnadi, Ajmal, Al Rawabdeh, Baharudin, Bashah, Cheng, Chrigor Moraes, Diarra, Halim, Laine.
• CAHN:Nguyễn Filip, Lê Văn Đô, Adou Minh, Nguyễn Văn Đức, Trần Đình Trọng, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, Nguyễn Quang Hải, Mauk, Alan Grafite, Leo Artur, Phan Văn Đức.