Khatoco Khanh Hoa claim home win against PVF-CAND 

Player Duy Anh scored a brace, helping Khatoco Khanh Hoa claim a home win against PVF-CAND in round 5 of the National First Division 2025 – 2026 on October 25.

Duy Anh (dribbler) scores two goals against Youth PVF-CAND

Before the match, both Khatoco Khanh Hoa and Youth PVF-CAND held respectable standings in the league table and enjoyed a relaxed mood following their respective away wins. Throughout the first half, both sides displayed a cautious approach. Khatoco Khanh Hoa focused on defending high up the pitch, while Youth PVF-CAND tried to control the match. The half ended goalless.

Khatoco Khanh Hoa players celebrating after scoring

In the second half, Youth PVF-CAND pushed forward to attack, especially, causing many difficulties for Khatoco Khanh Hoa in the initial 15 minutes. Despite dominating possession, the visiting team's forward line, such as Joseph Shaqkeem, Hoang Anh, Long Vu, Nhu Tuan, and Thanh Hung lacked sharpness. Meanwhile, the home team capitalized on simple but effective counter-attacks from the sides of the field. Khatoco Khanh Hoa’s midfielder Nguyen Doan Duy Anh stood out. After receiving a pass from a teammate on the right wing, Duy Anh skillfully controlled the ball before netting past goalkeeper Quang Truong of Youth PVF-CAND.

In the final minutes of the match, Youth PVF-CAND coach Nguyen Duy Dong continuously made substitutions and urged his players to push forward in attack, hoping to score a goal to narrow the deficit. However, all efforts by the visitors were prevented by the solid defense of the home team. The match ended 2-0 for Khatoco Khanh Hoa. This is Khatoco Khanh Hoa's third consecutive win after 5 rounds and their second win at home ground. With this win, Khatoco Khanh Hoa get 12 points, temporarily leading the table. 

PVF Organizing Committee calling for support to help people affected by storms and floods

Responding to the call from the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front to help people affected by storms and floods in the northern region, in the match between Khatoco Khanh Hoa and YouthPVF-CAND, VPF organizing committee called for coaching staff, players of both teams and the spectators to offer support. The donation is carried out throughout rounds 7 and 8 of LPBank National Championship 2025-2026 (V.League 1) and rounds 5 and 6 of the National First Division 2025-2026 (V.League 2).

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Translated by H.N