Brazil's deadly duo shines as CAHN defeats Nam Dinh

(Football result) - CAHN demonstrated their composure at Thien Truong, securing a 2-0 victory over Nam Dinh thanks to goals by Leo Artur and Alan, reinforcing their status as championship favorites.

Nam Dinh entered the home game against Hanoi Police (CAHN) with high expectations from their local fans. From the early minutes, the game was lively as both teams engaged in open attacking play. At the 15th minute, Nam Dinh’s defense faltered, allowing Dinh Bac a dangerous shot, but goalkeeper Nguyen Manh made a timely save. By the 21st minute, the hosts suffered a blow as Ly Cong Hoang Anh got injured, forcing coach Vu Hong Viet to bring on A Mit as a substitute.

After a period of solid defense, CAHN began to increase pressure. At the 30th minute, the visitors intensified their attacks, forcing Nam Dinh’s defense into constant resistance. Their efforts paid off in the 37th minute when Leo Artur fired a precise shot to break the deadlock for CAHN. Just before halftime, Nam Dinh had a great chance in the 43rd minute, but Thanh Long managed to clear the ball off the line after Brenner’s attempt. The score stood at 1-0 in favor of CAHN after the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, CAHN maintained dominance. At the 50th minute, Quang Hai nearly scored from a free kick, but Nguyen Manh reacted brilliantly. The visitors kept creating numerous chances, including Stefan Mauk’s goal at the 61st minute, which was disallowed for offside. Nonetheless, CAHN doubled their lead in the 68th minute when Alan tapped in a close-range finish following a clever assist from Quang Hai.

In the remaining minutes, Nam Dinh tried to fight back, driven by Percy Tau’s energy, but all attempts failed. CAHN sustained their pressure until stoppage time and deservedly won 2-0 at Thien Truong.

Full time: Nam Dinh 0-2 CAHN

90+2 CAHN intensifies pressure

In the final moments, CAHN pushed forward continuously to pressure Nam Dinh.

83' Nam Dinh attempts attack

The home side Nam Dinh kept pressing forward, energized by Percy Tau’s efforts.

76' Nam Dinh struggles

Nam Dinh had to constantly defend against CAHN’s relentless attacks.

68' Doubling the lead

Alan scored a close-range finish to double the lead, assisted by Quang Hai.

61' Disallowed goal

Stefan Mauk put the ball in the net, but Leo Artur was flagged offside earlier.

57' CAHN pressing

In recent minutes, CAHN created several dangerous chances towards Nguyen Manh’s goal.

50' Quang Hai’s dangerous free kick

Quang Hai’s free kick was very threatening, forcing Nguyen Manh to make a great save for Nam Dinh.

46' Second half begins

Halftime: Nam Dinh 0-1 CAHN

43' Dangerous chance for Nam Dinh

CAHN lost possession in their half, Brenner bypassed Filip Nguyen, but Le Pham Thanh Long made a timely clearance.

37' Breaking the deadlock

Leo Artur’s precise shot beat Nguyen Manh to open the scoring for CAHN.

30' CAHN pushes forward

CAHN raised their lines and pressed the home team Nam Dinh in recent minutes.

21' Nam Dinh substitution

Ly Cong Hoang Anh was injured and had to leave the field, replaced by A Mit.

15' Dangerous shot

Van Vu’s unsafe clearance gave Dinh Bac a chance to shoot, but the ball went straight to Nguyen Manh’s position.

7' Back-and-forth play

Both teams pushed forward aggressively from the start of the match.

1' Match kickoff

Nam Dinh starting lineup:

CAHN starting lineup:

What time is the Nam Dinh vs CAHN match, and where to watch live?

• Match time:6:00 PM, September 28, 2025.
• Venue:Thien Truong Stadium
• Competition:Round 5 of V-League 2025/26
• Broadcast channels: FP T Play, VTV5

Expected lineups Nam Dinh vs CAHN

• Nam Dinh:Nguyen Manh, Van Toi, Thanh Hao, Van Vi, Pham Ba, Hoang Anh, Romulo, A Mit, Caio, Van Dat, Brenner.
• CAHN:Nguyen Filip, Dinh Trong, Ly Duc, Le Van Do, Mauk, Pendant Quang Vinh, Thanh Long, Alan, Nguyen Van Duc, Leo Artur, Dinh Bac.

Preview of Nam Dinh vs CAHN

Recently, Nam Dinh has shown two completely different faces. On international and regional stages, the team from Nam city displayed confidence and resilience. They defeated Ratchaburi 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Two and started the 2025 Southeast Asian Club Cup with a 2-1 win over Svay Rieng, proving their ambition.

However, back in the domestic league, coach Vu Hong Viet’s squad has disappointed. After 5 rounds, the defending champions have only earned 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses), dropping to 7th place. Most notably, their recent 0-2 loss to newcomer Ninh Binh disappointed fans and highlighted the team’s instability in defending their title.

While Nam Dinh struggles to regain form, they face a tough opponent in Hanoi Police (CAHN). The police team started the 2025 V.League strongly with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 10 points, sitting second in the table. Under coach Mano Polking, CAHN also showed strength internationally with a 2-2 draw against Beijing Guoan and a 2-1 victory over Cebu.

With stable form and a deep squad, CAHN arrives at Thien Truong full of confidence. Conversely, Nam Dinh must quickly revive their spirit or risk sinking deeper into crisis early in the season.

Form and head-to-head history of Nam Dinh and CAHN

• Nam Dinh’s form: The Nam city team has won 3 of their last 5 matches, a 60% win rate. Despite impressive regional wins over Ratchaburi (3-1) and Svay Rieng (2-1), they have shown inconsistency in the V.League, including a 0-2 loss to newcomer Ninh Binh.
• CAHN’s form: CAHN maintains high consistency with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 games, an 80% win rate. Coach Mano Polking’s team performs well domestically and internationally, drawing 2-2 with Beijing Guoan and beating Cebu 1-0 in the Southeast Asian Champions Cup.
• Head-to-head record Nam Dinh vs CAHN:In their last 5 encounters, CAHN leads with 3 wins, while Nam Dinh has 1 win and 1 draw. Notably, Nam Dinh suffered a heavy 0-3 home defeat in October 2024.