With a minimum win against the bottom-ranked V-League team, Hanoi Police take a significant step forward in the championship race.

A 1-0 victory at SHB Da Nang's stadium, courtesy of Leo Artur's penalty, solidifies Hanoi Police's top position in this season's V-League, holding a 7-point lead over the second-placed team, with only 10 rounds remaining in the season.

Hanoi Police break away in the championship race.

Right after the opening whistle, the match unfolded quite openly, with Da Nang surprisingly having the first opportunity. In the 5th minute, Phan Van Long intercepted the ball in the opponent's half and launched a long-range shot but lacked accuracy. However, Hanoi Police quickly responded with consecutive attacking moves.

A notable highlight in the first half was the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Phan Van Biu. In the 9th minute, he successively saved dangerous shots, helping the visiting team stay firm. By the 18th minute, Rogerio had a header opportunity but lacked enough power to beat the opposing goalkeeper. Late in the half, Leo Artur himself tried his luck with a header, but still couldn't overcome Van Biu. The first half ended without a goal.

In the second half, the match became more tense as both teams created clear opportunities. In the 59th minute, goalkeeper Nguyen Filip made a brilliant reflex save, denying Phan Van Long's close-range shot, maintaining balance for the home team.

The turning point of the match came in the 65th minute. From a smart breakthrough, Rogerio forced Van Biu to foul inside the penalty area, earning a penalty for Hanoi Police. On the 11-meter spot, Leo Artur made no mistake, calmly defeating the opposing goalkeeper, scoring the only goal of the match in the 68th minute.

After conceding, SHB Da Nang pushed forward seeking an equalizer and created several dangerous opportunities. In the 75th minute, Lopez fired an uncomfortable shot but couldn't beat Nguyen Filip. Immediately after, Hong Phuoc had a face-to-face chance but failed to finish successfully. In the final minutes, Hanoi Police also had an opportunity to double the lead when Nguyen Quang Hai attempted a one-touch shot inside the box, but the ball went over the crossbar.

On the other end, Nguyen Filip continued to be a reliable barrier with another crucial save in the 87th minute, helping the home team preserve the fragile result. Ultimately, Hanoi Police secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

This victory not only brings 3 valuable points but also gives Hanoi Police a substantial advantage in the championship race, having distanced themselves from the second-placed team by 7 points. Given that the season doesn't have many rounds left, this gap is considered extremely safe.

With stable form and a solid defense – especially the excellence of Nguyen Filip – Hanoi Police is demonstrating the image of a true champion. If they continue maintaining current focus and efficiency, the police department's team can very likely soon decide the V-League championship race this season.