Round 5 of the 2025-2026 V-League featured CAHN’s 2-0 win over Nam Định at the intense Thiên Trường Stadium, while Hải Phòng and Ninh Bình shared a 2-2 draw at Lạch Tray.
In Nam Định, the home team hosted CAHN amid great anticipation from tens of thousands of local supporters. From the opening moments, the match was lively with both sides engaging in attacking exchanges.
At the 15th minute, Đình Bắc almost put CAHN ahead as Nam Định’s defense was unsettled, but goalkeeper Nguyên Mạnh made a crucial save. Shortly thereafter, the hosts suffered a major setback when key midfielder Lý Công Hoàng Anh was injured, prompting coach Vũ Hồng Việt to substitute in A Mít.
After a cautious start, CAHN gradually took control of the game. By the 30th minute, the visitors intensified their pressure, consistently troubling Nam Định’s goal.
Round 5 of the 2025-2026 V-League saw CAHN claim a 2-0 victory at the passionate Thiên Trường Stadium
The breakthrough came in the 37th minute when Leo Artur delivered a precise curling shot to open the scoring. Nam Định nearly equalized before halftime, but Brenner’s strike was cleared off the line by Thành Long, preserving CAHN’s lead.
In the second half, the visitors maintained a high tempo of attack. Quang Hải had a chance to extend the lead with a dangerous free kick at the 50th minute, but Nguyên Mạnh made an exceptional save. At the 61st minute, Stefan Mauk scored, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. Still, CAHN’s dominance was confirmed in the 68th minute when Alan finished from close range following a clever assist from Quang Hải, securing a 2-0 win.
In the remaining time, Nam Định tried to fight back with Percy Tau’s agility, but all efforts were blocked by CAHN’s solid defense. By taking all three points at Thiên Trường, CAHN reinforced their position as leading contenders for the championship this season.
Meanwhile, at Lạch Tray Stadium, fans witnessed an intense goal spectacle as Hải Phòng and Ninh Bình ended in a 2-2 draw. Ninh Bình took an early lead when Gustavo was fouled inside the penalty area at the 15th minute, allowing Hoàng Đức to calmly convert the penalty past Nguyên Mạnh.