Hanoi comes from behind to beat Thanh Hoa for their first V-League win

(V-League Results) - Hanoi FC overturned the score to win 2-1 against Thanh Hoa, earning their initial win after five matches.

The match between Hanoi and Thanh Hoa started with a major surprise in the 2nd minute. Hanoi FC’s center-back Duy Manh made a serious mistake by fumbling a clearance, giving the striker Rimario (Thanh Hoa) a close-range shot to open the scoring early for the visitors.

The early goal conceded at home affected Hanoi’s mentality, causing many misplaced passes in the opening minutes. Thanh Hoa took advantage of this, playing confidently with energetic young players and constantly unsettling the home defense thanks to Rimario’s disruption. Hanoi’s efforts only resulted in a long-range shot easily caught by the goalkeeper Van Quyet in the 31st minute. The first half ended with Thanh Hoa leading 1-0.

Right at the start of the second half, Hanoi FC quickly found the equalizer. In the 48th minute, Thanh Hoa’s goalkeeper failed to hold Hai Long’s shot, allowing Daniel Passira to tap in easily and level the score 1-1.

Just 9 minutes later, the home team completed the comeback. From Xuan Manh’s dribble and cross into the box, Luiz Fernando was in position to finish closely, increasing the score to 2-1 for Hanoi FC.

In the 62nd minute, Thanh Hoa’s coach surprisingly substituted their key striker Rimario with Damoth Thongkhamsavath. The absence of this pivotal player made Thanh Hoa’s attacking combinations more difficult and ineffective. Hanoi FC successfully maintained the 2-1 lead until the final whistle, earning their first V-League victory this season.

Full time, Hanoi 2-1 Thanh Hoa

75' Difficult for Thanh Hoa

Removing foreign player Rimario leaves Thanh Hoa without anyone to hold up play during attacking moves.

62' Thanh Hoa makes a substitution

Key striker Rimario is taken off. Replaced by Laotian player Damoth Thongkhamsavath.

57' Goal, Hanoi takes the lead 2-1

Xuan Manh’s dribbling and cross into the box created a chance for Luiz Fernando to score a valuable close-range goal for Hanoi.

48' Goal, Hanoi FC equalizes

Thanh Hoa’s goalkeeper failed to catch Hai Long’s shot. Daniel Passira quickly followed up to score and equalize at 1-1.

46' Second half begins

Half-time, Hanoi 0-1 Thanh Hoa

31' Missed opportunity

Van Quyet tried to make a difference with a long-range shot, but Thanh Hoa’s goalkeeper caught it easily.

27' Thanh Hoa plays confidently

Young players like Van Thuan, Ngoc My, and Nguyen Hoang performed confidently, causing many problems for Hanoi’s defense.

15' Tough for Hanoi

Conceding early at home affected Hanoi’s mindset, leading to several misplaced passes in the first 15 minutes.

10' Rimario shakes Hanoi’s defense

Van Thuan delivered a creative pass into the box aiming for Rimario. With better momentum, the Thanh Hoa striker could have finished.

2' Goal, Thanh Hoa opens the score very early

Duy Manh made a mistake fumbling the clearance, giving Rimario a chance to score past goalkeeper Van Hoang.

1' Match starts

Starting lineups for Hanoi vs Thanh Hoa:

What time and channel is the Hanoi vs Thanh Hoa match live?

• Match time:7:15 PM, September 26, 2025.
• Venue:Hang Day Stadium
• Competition: Round 5 of the 2025/2026 V-League
• Broadcast channel: FPT Play,

Important information before the Hanoi vs Thanh Hoa match

The earliest match of round 5 in the 2025/2026 V-League takes place at Hang Day Stadium on Friday afternoon (September 26), where Hanoi FC faces Dong A Thanh Hoa (both teams having only 2 points). The capital’s representative is the most successful club in V.League 1 with 6 titles, so having only 2 points (2 losses, 2 draws) and being near the bottom of the table is quite unacceptable.

Although they have yet to secure a win, drawing 1-1 with a strong opponent like The Cong Viettel in round 4 showed some positive signs for Hanoi FC after their coaching change.

There is no doubt that coach Adachi’s team will regard Dong A Thanh Hoa—an opponent facing many crises—as a target to claim all 3 points and gradually return to the competition. In the last round, Dong A Thanh Hoa drew 2-2 with Hai Phong, a team eager to prove themselves amid challenges. However, based on the strength of both sides, the home team is naturally rated higher.

Both Hanoi and Thanh Hoa entered this season with high expectations but have struggled so far. Neither has won after the first 4 rounds, both holding 2 points. However, with home advantage and a more balanced squad, Hanoi FC is clearly favored over Thanh Hoa.

Expected lineups for Hanoi vs Thanh Hoa

• Hanoi:Quan Van Chuan, Van Xuan, Adriej, Duy Manh, Van Nam, Cong Nhat, Hung Dung, William, Tuan Hai, Van Quyet, Daniel Passira.
• Thanh Hoa:Y Eli Nie, Thai Binh, Que Ngoc Hai, Mboji, Van Loi, Thai Son, Van Thuan, Ngoc Ha, Rimario, Ribamar, Abdurakhmanov.