(Live football) - The last spot in the National Cup quarterfinals will be determined by the clash between PVF CAND and HAGL.
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Starting lineups for PVF CAND vs HAGL:
The 2025/26 National Cup now awaits only the outcome of the late Round of 16 match between PVF-CAND and HAGL, scheduled for 6:00 PM on January 24, to finalize the lineup for the quarterfinals. After a period of preparation, both teams enter the contest determined to secure a spot in the next round, promising an intense and exciting competition.
Ahead of the match, PVF-CAND brings good news to fans by deciding to open the gates for free, allowing supporters to attend and cheer for their team. However, the team suffers a major setback with the absence of several key players currently with Vietnam U23 such as Hiểu Minh, Thanh Nhàn, Anh Quân, and Xuân Bắc.
These are all crucial members of the PVF-CAND squad. Notably, defender Hiểu Minh recently sustained a serious injury in the match against U23 China and faces a long-term recovery, possibly missing the rest of the season. Meanwhile, the Vietnam U23 team is expected to return on January 24, leaving players like Thanh Nhàn, Anh Quân, and Xuân Bắc barely enough time to recover fitness and prepare for the game against HAGL.
In terms of balance, PVF-CAND and HAGL are considered evenly matched, making the final result hard to predict. In the 2025/26 V.League 1, both teams have almost identical records with 1 win, 5 draws, and 5 losses, each holding 8 points and ranking 12th (HAGL) and 13th (PVF-CAND) respectively. Previously, in their Round 5 encounter, they also drew 0-0 without a winner.
PVF-CAND:Sỹ Huy, Eyenga, Bảo Long, Văn Vinh, Thái Quý, Văn Thuận, Bá Đạt, Hoàng Vũ Samson, Công Đến, Marco Antonio, Amarildo.
HAGL: Bảo Duy; Du Học, Jairo, Phước Bảo, Thanh Nhân; Thanh Sơn, Vĩnh Nguyên, Quang Kiệt, Conceicao; Rodrigo, Ha Ryan.