(Live football) – Nam Dinh and CA TP. HCM enter the 2025/26 National Cup semi-final, both aiming to earn a place in the championship match.
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The National Cup semi-final between Nam Dinh and CA TP. HCM is expected to be an exciting encounter, as both teams see this as their last chance to salvage the season. Given the knockout nature of the match, a single mistake could render all efforts throughout the season meaningless.
Nam Dinh enters the game under considerable pressure after finishing the 2025/26 V.League in 6th place. From their position as defending champions, the team from Nam Dinh failed to retain the title, leaving much regret, especially since they invested heavily in their squad throughout the season. Therefore, the National Cup has become the most important remaining goal for coach Vu Hong Viet and his players. Just one win away from the final, Nam Dinh will certainly field their strongest lineup with determination to advance on home turf.
On the other side, CA TP. HCM is equally ambitious. The police-backed team finished the V.League season in 5th place, one spot ahead of Nam Dinh. While this is an acceptable result, clearly the goals of coach Phung Thanh Phuong and his players go beyond that. Progressing deep into the National Cup offers a chance to claim the first title since the club reclaimed the name CA TP. HCM, thus creating a memorable mark in the club's history.
In terms of squad strength and form, this is considered a fairly balanced matchup. Nam Dinh has the advantage of playing at home and the experience of many seasoned players, while CA TP. HCM possesses high morale and a desire to make history. The clash is likely to be decided by the ability to capitalize on chances and composure at key moments of the match.
Nam Dinh: Nguyen Manh, Hong Duy, Van Toi, Lucas, Van Vi, Van Kien, Hoang Anh, Caio Cesar, Tuan Anh, Xuan Son, Brenner.
CA TPHCM: Le Giang, Manh Cuong, Matheus, Gia Bao, Dang Khoa, Hoang Phuc, Duc Huy, Ngoc Long, Thanh Binh, Makrilos, Williams.