Match recap

Ho Chi Minh secured a crucial 2-1 victory over PVF-CAND in their V.League 2 encounter on Friday, May 15, 2026. The visitors started brightly, establishing an early lead and maintaining pressure, which paid dividends with a second goal before halftime. PVF-CAND, however, showed resilience in the second half, pulling one back and injecting a period of intense pressure, forcing Ho Chi Minh onto the back foot. Despite their efforts, PVF-CAND couldn't find an equaliser. The result lifts Ho Chi Minh up the table, while PVF-CAND will be left to rue missed opportunities as they remain in a mid-table position. It was a tightly contested match, ultimately decided by Ho Chi Minh's more clinical finishing.