HAGL and Hanoi FC both earned a point in a highly dramatic encounter during the second round of the 2025/26 V-League.
HAGL and Hanoi delivered an incredibly dramatic performance in round 2 of the 2025/26 V-League, highlighted by the spectacular display of goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên from the Mountain Town team.
The home side Hanoi FC started stronger with several dangerous plays by Lê Xuân Tú. However, the solid defense and the excellent reflexes of Trung Kiên helped HAGL hold firm. Most notably, he made a flying save to block Xuân Tú’s close-range header in added time of the first half.
In the second half, pressure continued on HAGL’s goal. Xuân Tú, Văn Quyết, and Văn Tùng each took sharp shots, but Trung Kiên remained focused with timely saves. In the final 45 minutes alone, the visiting goalkeeper made at least five clear goal-saving interventions.
The climax came in the 90+6 minute when Thành Chung scored from Hai Long’s cross. However, VAR ruled the goal offside and it was disallowed.
The match ended 0-0. Hanoi FC missed many chances, while HAGL can be satisfied to leave Hàng Đẫy with a point.
Full time. Hanoi 0-0 HAGL.
90'+6: NO GOAL FOR THE HOME TEAM!!!!
Hai Long dribbled skillfully breaking through HAGL’s defense and crossed for Thành Chung to tap in close to goal. Yet after tense VAR review, the referee ruled Thành Chung was offside.
87': TRUNG KIÊN’S OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Văn Tùng unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, but Trung Kiên once again showed brilliance by blocking it twice in quick succession.
78': AGAIN, TRUNG KIÊN SHINES
Văn Quyết controlled the ball then fired a shot near the goalpost, but Trung Kiên’s excellence prevented a goal once more.
74': OFF TARGET!!!
Xuân Mạnh struck with his left foot, but the ball missed the visitors’ goal.
64': NO LUCK
Ryan Ha advanced near the 16-yard box and decided to shoot, but the shot lacked power.
54': STILL NO GOAL
Tuấn Hải delivered a well-powered cross into HAGL’s penalty area, but the ball went wide. The home team is pressing hard to find a breakthrough.
49': TRUNG KIÊN EXCEPTIONAL
Receiving a pass from Văn Quyết, Xuân Tú broke through to face Trung Kiên. However, two consecutive shots were denied by the visiting goalkeeper’s remarkable saves.
First half ends. Hanoi 0-0 HAGL
Hanoi had better control of the game. Meanwhile, HAGL defended solidly and created some dangerous chances, but no goals yet.
45'+5: EXCELLENT SAVE BY TRUNG KIÊN
From a corner kick, the ball bounced to the second line, then a teammate passed to Xuân Tú who headed close to goal, but Trung Kiên made a flying save.
45'+3: DENIED
Thanh Nhân committed a foul, awarding Hanoi FC a direct free kick. However, the shot was blocked by the wall.
45'+1: DENIED
Gabriel made a great burst down the left flank and passed to Vĩnh Nguyên, but the pass was too weak and Văn Chuẩn intercepted in time.
43': HOME TEAM UNDER PRESSURE
Hanoi FC created some dangerous moments inside the box but still couldn’t break through the Mountain Town team’s defense.
40': DANGEROUS!!!
Xuân Tú mishandled the ball inside his own penalty area. Thanh Nhân quickly took possession and shot, but Văn Chuẩn rushed out to block successfully.
37': VAR CHECK
Jairo tackled a Hanoi player causing him to fall just outside the penalty area. VAR is reviewing the incident. However, no action was taken.
31': HAGL’S RESPONSE
Ryan Ha continued to create danger, firing a precise shot but Văn Chuẩn leapt to save it.
29': DENIED
Passira entered the penalty area and crossed for a teammate, but Quang Kiệt cleared the ball effectively.
Tuấn Hải launched a quick counterattack, aiming for the narrow left corner, but his shot lacked accuracy.
HAGL executed a fast break. The ball reached Gabriel, but his angled shot went wide of Hanoi FC’s goal.