Brazilian foreign player missed the penalty, HAGL shared points with SLNA at Pleiku Stadium

HAGL remains winless in the 2025/26 season after another draw against SLNA at Pleiku Stadium.

At Pleiku, HAGL and SLNA delivered an emotional match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The most regrettable moment was the missed penalty in stoppage time, which prevented the home team from securing all three points.

From the early minutes, the slippery pitch due to weather conditions caused difficulties for both teams in ball control. Although SLNA started actively and created some dangerous chances, HAGL surprisingly took the lead in the 7th minute. From a precise cross on the left flank, Minh Tâm surged forward and struck a powerful one-touch shot, leaving goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình no chance to save.

In the following minutes, SLNA tried to feed the ball to Olaha frequently, but HAGL’s defense, led by focused center backs, successfully blocked their efforts. The visitors mainly threatened through crosses and corners but failed to equalize in the first half.

In the second half, the pace of the game intensified. In the 46th minute, SLNA nearly equalized when Văn Cường delivered a dangerous cross, forcing goalkeeper Trung Kiên to punch the ball away. At the 69th minute, the Nghệ An team’s persistence paid off. After an uncertain clearance from HAGL’s defense, Olaha seized the chance, turned, and executed a skillful shot to level the score at 1-1.

During the remaining time, HAGL pushed forward and created several opportunities. Gia Bảo had a shot that went wide in the 84th minute before winning a valuable penalty in the 93rd minute after being pulled down by Văn Khánh inside the box. However, Jairo’s penalty shot soared over the crossbar, much to the dismay of the Núi fans.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. HAGL still has not secured their first win this season, while SLNA took away a precious point from the away game.

100': The match is over. HAGL 1-1 SLNA

97': MISS!!!!!!!!

Jairo just sent the ball flying over the goal during the penalty in front of Cao Văn Bình’s net.

93': HOME TEAM PUSHING

In the final minutes, the home side made an effort to attack in search of their first win. In the latest attack, Gia Bảo was pulled by Văn Khánh inside SLNA’s penalty area. After VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty to HAGL.

84': NO GOAL

Gia Bảo received the ball in a wide position and quickly shot with his weaker foot, but the ball went off target.

69': GOAL!!!! OLAHA EQUALIZES

Đinh Quang Kiệt cleared the ball high but it landed at an SLNA player’s feet. Olaha turned and finished skillfully to bring the score level for the visitors.

64': SUBSTITUTIONS

Both teams made substitutions, bringing young players onto the field. HAGL introduced Trần Gia Bảo, while SLNA brought in Lê Đình Long Vũ.

58': NO ADDITIONAL GOALS

From a corner kick, HAGL players repeatedly attempted aerial plays but failed to add to their tally.

46': DANGEROUS

Văn Cường just delivered a cross into HAGL’s penalty area, forcing goalkeeper Trung Kiên to punch the ball away.

34': UNSUCCESSFUL

Võ Đình Lâm passed to Ryan Hà who broke down the left side and shot from a tight angle, but the ball went wide.

29': CORNER KICK  

SLNA earned three consecutive corner kicks but still could not score.

43': VISITORS STILL SCORELESS

SLNA continuously delivered crosses aimed at Olaha inside the box, but the home team’s center backs defended well.

23': UNSUCCESSFUL

Ngô Văn Lương tried to dribble down the left wing to cross inside but failed.

22': UNSUCCESSFUL

HAGL players made two crosses into the penalty area but were unsuccessful.

20': SLIPPERY PITCH IMPACT

The waterlogged field is causing difficulties for both teams in their plays.

7': GOAL!!!! 1-0 FOR HAGL

SLNA created many dangerous chances from the start, but HAGL scored the opening goal early. From a pinpoint cross on the left flank, Minh Tâm surged forward and fired a powerful shot into Cao Văn Bình’s net.

1': Kickoff

Starting lineups