CAHN 5-0 HCMC Police: The Data Map of a One-Sided Final

At minute 69, Dinh Bac, just 5 minutes after coming on, put his name on the scoresheet. Less than 3 minutes later, Putros headed home from a Leo Artur cross, sealing a 5-0 victory for Hanoi Police (CAHN) over Ho Chi Minh City Police (CATP) in the Vietnamese Super Cup final — a match expected to be competitive but became a one-sided display. But the most striking number isn't the 5 goals. It's the time before that: at 45+3 of the first half, CATP registered their first shot on target. For almost a full half, the southern side could only watch the ball roll inside their own box. Among thousands of numbers, the truth never needs to shout. In this match, the truth lies in the most modest statistics. The Super Cup is the season-opening match between the V.League champion and National Cup winner. CAHN arrived as double title holders. CATP, with quality foreigners and national team striker Tien Linh, was expected to provide a stern test. The "police derby" — an institutional rivalry between two clubs affiliated with Vietnam's public security forces — added extra weight. Mano Polking built a balanced CAHN side with Alan as focal striker, Leo Artur and Andres Perea in supporting roles, Mauk and Van Do in midfield, and Nguyen Filip in goal. The result was a multi-dimensional attacking system CATP could not contain. Three goals in the first half (8', 28', 45+3) came from three distinct patterns: a header from a cross, a low shot after a defensive error, and a through-ball finish. When a team scores three different ways in 45 minutes, the opponent's defense enters a state of saturation. The 5-0 margin was no fluke — the goal timeline (8', 28', 45+3, 69', 72') shows sustained pressure, not a purple patch. CATP's structural issues were laid bare. Their first shot on target came in first-half stoppage time. The midfield was disconnected, the defense unprotected, and goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang was beaten at the near post multiple times. This 5-0 defeat raises fundamental questions about squad depth and tactical organization. For CAHN, the victory — their second consecutive Super Cup — confirms their status as the V.League favorite. For CATP, a long season lies ahead with difficult answers needed.