Xuan Son scores a hat-trick as Nam Dinh secures a big win at the ASEAN tournament

(Football results) - Nam Dinh further asserts their dominance at the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26 by defeating Shan United 3-0 on Myanmar soil, featuring a standout hat-trick from Xuan Son.

On the evening of December 4th (Vietnam time), Thep Xanh Nam Dinh faced a challenging away match at Shan United’s stadium in the second round of the group stage at the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26. However, under coach Mauro, they closed the 90 minutes with an impressive 3-0 win, maintaining their winning streak and gaining a strong advantage in the race for qualification.

Right after kickoff, Nam Dinh started cautiously and struggled against the home team’s intense pressing. It wasn’t until the 19th minute that Nam Dinh had their first notable chance when Xuan Son shot inside the box, but the ball deflected off a Shan United defender.

The turning point came near the end of the first half. In the 45th minute, Van Vi was fouled inside the penalty area, and the referee immediately awarded a penalty. Xuan Son calmly converted it, opening the scoring and giving Nam Dinh a lead going into halftime.

In the second half, Nam Dinh played more fluidly and quickly doubled their lead. At the 52nd minute, Brenner made a powerful run down the left wing before delivering a precise cross for Xuan Son to tap in close range, making it 2-0.

By the 81st minute, the match became even more favorable for Nam Dinh when Mark Sekyi of Shan United received a direct red card for a dangerous high foot on Ngoc Son. Five minutes later, the visitors took advantage of their numerical superiority to seal the victory. From a chaotic moment in the box, Xuan Son turned and fired decisively to complete his brilliant hat-trick and cap off his dazzling display.

With a final score of 3-0, Nam Dinh now has 6 points from 2 wins, level with Svay Rieng and Johor DT but having played one game fewer. This perfect start boosts coach Mauro’s team’s confidence as they pursue success in the regional competition.

90+4': FULL TIME!!!

Nam Dinh clinches a 3-0 victory over Shan Utd

86': GOAAAAL... Xuan Son completes his hat-trick

From a set-piece, the ball bounced to Xuan Son who spun and struck decisively to finish his hat-trick.

81': Red card for Shan Utd

Mark Sekyi raised his foot dangerously into Ngoc Son’s body. The referee immediately showed a red card to the Shan Utd player.

75': Nam Dinh dominates play

60': No hat-trick yet for Xuan Son

Xuan Son took a direct free kick on goal for Shan United, the ball narrowly missing the post, a regrettable missed chance for Nam Dinh.

52': GOAAAAL... Xuan Son again

Shortly after coming on, Brenner made a significant impact. With a powerful sprint down the left wing during Nam Dinh’s attack, he delivered a precise cross into the penalty area. Xuan Son timed his run perfectly to slot the ball past goalkeeper Pyae Phyo Thu, extending Nam Dinh’s lead to 2-0.

46': SECOND HALF begins!!!

45+2': HALFTIME

Nam Dinh leads at halftime after 45 minutes with a penalty goal from Xuan Son.

45': GOAAAAL... 1-0 for Nam Dinh

Van Vi was fouled inside the box; the referee immediately awarded a penalty. From the spot, Xuan Son easily beat the Shan Utd goalkeeper to give Nam Dinh the lead.

30': Stalemate

Nam Dinh still struggles to apply enough pressure on Shan Utd’s goal, while Xuan Son is tightly marked.

19': Xuan Son misses

Receiving a back pass from Percy Tau, Xuan Son had a clear shot but the ball deflected off a Shan Utd defender, changing direction.

10': Slow start

Nam Dinh began the match cautiously, with no truly dangerous opportunities created so far between the two teams.

1': Kickoff!!!

Nam Dinh takes the first possession.

Nam Dinh starting lineup

When and where is the Nam Dinh vs Shan Utd match?

• Date: 6:30 PM today, December 4th
• Competition: Group stage - ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26
• Venue: Thuwunna Stadium, Myanmar

Expected lineups for Nam Dinh vs Shan Utd

• Shan Utd: Aung, Soe Aung Wunna, Thu Ye Min, Mauricio, Aizu, Tun Myo Ku, Matheus Souza, Khant Myat Kaung, Hirota, Kyaw, Hamilton.
• Nam Dinh: Caique, Van Toi, Waiber, Lucao, Kevin Pham Ba, Percy Tau, Romulo, Hoang Anh, Hansen, Caio Cesar, Xuan Son.

Match preview Nam Dinh vs Shan Utd

Despite playing away in Myanmar, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is considered slightly stronger than Shan United due to their more balanced squad.

The V.League representative enters the third round of the ASEAN Champions Cup with a clear aim: to end a difficult period and regain the identity that once made them top contenders domestically. Recently, Nam Dinh’s form has been concerning as they have gone 7 matches without a win in the V.League, including losing all 3 games in the AFC Champions League 2. In this context, the Shopee Cup offers coach Mauro’s team a chance to refresh their spirit and collect crucial points.

On the other hand, Shan United performs well domestically but shows inexperience at the regional level. Having played only one match which ended in defeat, they face great pressure to secure points at home. However, compared to Nam Dinh — a team with higher skill and pace — Shan United is at a disadvantage. If Nam Dinh capitalizes on their chances, they are fully capable of achieving a positive result to get back into the competition.

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