Hoàng Đức shines brilliantly as Ninh Bình overwhelms Nam Định 2-0

In the most awaited derby of round 4, Ninh Bình at home crushed the reigning champions Nam Định with a 2-0 scoreline, highlighted by captain Hoàng Đức’s brilliance.

The derby kicked off cautiously with the home team playing conservatively. Meanwhile, Nam Định quickly took control but their shots were not truly threatening. At the 16th minute, Hoàng Đức took a direct free kick but could not beat goalkeeper Nguyên Mạnh. However, the hosts still managed to make a difference. At the 29th minute, after a poor clearance by Hồng Duy, the ball fell to Dos Anjos who shot but was blocked; Hoàng Đức was quick to follow up and calmly scored to open the score 1-0.

Just 5 minutes later, Ninh Bình doubled their lead. From Hoàng Đức’s corner kick, the ball reached Thanh Thịnh, who executed a beautiful volley to increase the score to 2-0.

Trailing, Nam Định pushed hard in the second half. Players like Lý Công Hoàng Anh, A Mít, and substitute Percy Tau had chances but failed to convert. Conversely, Ninh Bình deliberately dropped back to protect their lead. The most notable moment was in the 78th minute when a sharp header from the visitors nearly scored, but goalkeeper Văn Lâm made a spectacular save.

The defending champions’ efforts were limited to chances only. In the end, Ninh Bình won 2-0, reclaiming the top spot, while Nam Định continued their losing streak and sank deeper in the standings.

90'+6: The match ends. Ninh Bình 2-0 Nam Định

78': VĂN LÂM SAVES CRUCIAL SHOT

Thép Xanh Nam Định is pressing all out in attack. In a close-range attempt, a Nam Định player made a troublesome downward header, but Văn Lâm dived correctly to catch the ball.

68': STILL NO SUCCESS

Nam Định players combined well and passed to A Mít in the second line. He took a shot, but the ball missed the Ninh Bình goal.

63': NAM ĐỊNH PUSHING FORWARD

Lý Công Hoàng Anh just took a shot, though it lacked precision. The visitors brought on Percy Tau but failed to create breakthroughs. Meanwhile, Ninh Bình gradually slowed the game and retreated into defense.

47': DANGEROUS MOMENT

From a free kick by a teammate, Gustavo Henrique leapt to head the ball dangerously but couldn’t get past Nguyên Mạnh.

42': UNSUCCESSFUL

Receiving a through ball from a teammate, Tuấn Anh turned and shot, but the ball lacked power and accuracy.

34': 2-0 FOR THE HOME TEAM

From Hoàng Đức’s corner, the ball bounced to Thanh Thịnh’s position. He volleyed the ball directly into the near corner of the goal, catching goalkeeper Nguyên Mạnh off guard to make it 2-0.

29': GOAL!!!! 1-0 FOR NINH BÌNH

An unexpected event happened. After a poor clearance by Hồng Duy, Ninh Bình players quickly recovered the ball and crossed it inside. Dos Anjos’ initial shot was blocked, but on the rebound, Hoàng Đức calmly finished to break the deadlock.

25': CAUTIOUS PLAY

The home players are employing solid defensive tactics. Nam Định’s attacking moves and combinations have been unsuccessful.

16': UNSUCCESSFUL

Dương Thanh Hào fouled Dos Anjos in the penalty area causing the referee to award a free kick to the home side. Hoàng Đức took the shot from a tight angle on the right, but the ball went straight to Nguyên Mạnh.

4': UNSUCCESSFUL

From a free kick, Romulo shot straight but missed accuracy. Meanwhile, Ninh Bình chose to retreat deeply in defense during the opening minutes.

1': The match has started

Starting lineups

What time is Ninh Bình vs Nam Định, and where to watch live?

• Time: 18:00 on September 22
• Venue: Ninh Bình Stadium
• Competition: Round 4, V-League 2025/26
• Live on: F PT Play

To help viewers follow easily, we will update detailed events and the result of the Ninh Bình vs Nam Định match through this article.

Some key information before the Ninh Bình vs Nam Định match

Round 4 of the V-League 2025/26 will conclude with the highly anticipated clash between Ninh Bình FC and Thép Xanh Nam Định. This match promises intensity as both teams are evenly matched, though the home advantage gives Ninh Bình some confidence.

Since entering the professional league, the Hoa Lư capital team led by Hoàng Đức has caused a sensation with a streak of 4 consecutive wins in all competitions. With 9 points and one game less played, Ninh Bình currently ranks second, just a small margin behind the leaders CAHN.

In contrast to that surge, last season’s champion Nam Định has had a shaky start. After 4 rounds (including one early game), coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s squad has gathered 7 points, temporarily sitting in 5th place. Failure to secure all 3 points in this away match risks slipping further down to the mid-table.

For Ninh Bình, a victory over a strong opponent like Nam Định would be a firm statement of their championship ambitions. However, previous wins came against less prominent teams, so this encounter is a crucial test to prove the true strength of the newcomer club.

Expected lineups Ninh Bình vs Nam Định

• Ninh Bình:Văn Lâm, Ngọc Hà, Patrick, Ngọc Bảo, Thanh Thịnh, Ngọc Quang, Đức Chiến, Hoàng Đức, Bảo Toàn, Daniel, Gustavo.
• Nam Định:Nguyên Mạnh; Thanh Hào, Văn Tới, Caio, Văn Kiên, Văn Vĩ, Văn Vũ, Brender, Ti Phông, Romulo, Hoàng Anh.

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