Big win at Vinh Stadium, Cong An Ha Noi FC crowned 2024/25 National Cup champions
With a completely dominant performance, Cong An Ha Noi FC (CAHN) defeated hosts Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) 5-0 at Vinh Stadium to officially claim the 2024/25 National Cup title.
The final turned out to be easier than expected for coach Polking and his team. In the 7th minute, Nguyen Quang Hai broke the deadlock with a shot that deflected off an SLNA defender and went into the net.
The early goal boosted the visitors’ confidence, allowing them to dominate and pile pressure on the home side’s defense. Before the first half ended, CAHN extended their lead with goals from Alan and Leo Artur, giving the police team a comfortable 3-0 advantage.
After the half-time, the match remained firmly under the visitors’ control. Within the first 15 minutes of the second half (from the 48th to the 62nd minute), Alan completed a remarkable hat-trick, extending the lead to 5-0.
Despite their efforts in the remaining time, SLNA failed to score a consolation goal and had to accept a heavy defeat on home ground.
The convincing victory marked CAHN’s first-ever National Cup title and secured them a spot in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two. With this triumph, CAHN wrapped up a highly successful 2024/25 season, having finished in the V.League top 3 and claiming the runner-up position in the Southeast Asian Club Championship.
VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan, along with VFF Vice President and Chairman of the VPF Board of Directors Tran Anh Tu, VFF Executive Committee Standing Member Nguyen Quoc Hoi, and leaders of VPF, attended the final match and took part in the trophy presentation, awarding the National Cup to CAHN FC and silver medals to SLNA FC.
The joy of winning the 2024/25 National Cup title shared by members of CAHN FC.
SLNA FC receive the runner-up award of the 2024/25 National Cup
