During V-League round 20, PVF-CAND Club again encounters challenges in player availability with two footballers being handed bans.
PVF-CAND is facing immense pressure in the relegation race after suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Phù Đổng Ninh Bình in round 19. V-League 2025/2026This loss keeps the team stuck at 13th place - a position that forces them into a playoff if they cannot improve in the remaining rounds.
Moreover, this team is also dealing with serious squad issues. Specifically, in the most recent match, Nguyễn Anh Tuấn and Hà Văn Việt both received their third yellow cards since the start of the season, meaning they will be suspended for round 20 according to the organizers' regulations.
In round 20, PVF-CAND must travel to the stadium of Đông Á Thanh Hóa - an opponent positioned just above them on the standings. This clash is considered a "reverse final," holding crucial significance for the relegation battle of both teams.
Furthermore, the availability of two foreign players, Mahmoud Eid and Alastair David Reynolds, remains questionable as they have not fully recovered physically. Without these key figures, PVF-CAND will face even greater disadvantage in this risky away fixture.