Công an Hà Nội beat Công an TP.HCM to return to V.League top two

What happened

CLB Công an Hà Nội beat CLB Công an TP.HCM 2-1 in a dramatic match on matchday 7 of LPBank V.League 1 2026/27, according to the league's organizing body VPF. The win ended a run of three matches without victory for coach Polking's side — one defeat and two draws — and lifted them to second in the standings on 14 points, two behind leaders Thép Xanh Nam Định on 16.

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In the chasing group, CLB Ninh Bình beat visiting Bắc Ninh 2-1 to stay in the leading pack. Ninh Bình, coached by Chu Đình Nghiêm, have 13 points, the same as CLB SLNA, but sit fourth on the table. SLNA drew 2-2 at Lạch Tray, extending their unbeaten start to the season to seven matches, with three wins and four draws. VPF described that consistency and their presence near the top as a notable feature of the campaign so far.

CLB Hà Nội missed another chance to improve their position, losing 1-2 away at Pleiku. VPF reported that the capital club, despite their determination and recent momentum, could not get past a HAGL side it described as compact, sensible and efficient in taking their chances. The result left CLB Hà Nội stuck in mid-table, unable to break into the leading group as hoped.

At the bottom, the win over CLB Hà Nội lifted HAGL off last place, while CLB Thành phố Đồng Nai returned to the foot of the table despite a historic victory over CLB SHB Đà Nẵng. VPF said those shifts show the relegation fight becoming harder to predict, with the gap between positions capable of changing significantly within a single round.