European-class overseas Vietnamese scores his first goal in Vietnam

After scoring in friendly matches, Trần Thành Trung finally netted his first goal in an official game.

Following the match against Công An Hà Nội, Ninh Bình FC added two more goals, bringing their total in the 2025/26 V.League 1 season to 28, maintaining their status as the league’s top-scoring club.

The overseas Vietnamese midfielder Trần Thành Trung scored his first goal for Ninh Bình FC this season. Trần Thành Trung’s precise shot after dribbling past two opposing defenders was widely praised by fans as a “masterpiece.” Unfortunately, Ninh Bình FC still lost to CAHN with a final score of 2-3.

After 12 rounds, Gustavo Henrique and Hoàng Đức are the most effective scorers for Ninh Bình FC, each with 5 goals. The remaining goals are evenly distributed among the club’s forwards and midfielders.

In this match, Thành Trung was only brought on at the start of the second half. Just minutes later, the mixed-heritage midfielder immediately made a strong impression. In the 54th minute, from the right wing, Thành Trung confidently dribbled into the center, bypassed two CAHN players consecutively, then unleashed a decisive shot straight on target, beating goalkeeper Nguyễn Filip.

After the match, Thành Trung shared his feelings on his personal page: “Very happy to score my first goal, even though yesterday’s match result wasn’t as hoped. The journey is still long… 35 up”. The brief post reflects the midfielder’s positive spirit, determination, and strong desire to improve on the path ahead.

With coach Kim Sang Sik closely monitoring the V-League to find new talents for the Vietnam national team, Thành Trung’s goal and confident performance at Hàng Đẫy stadium can be seen as a notable “signal” sent to the national team’s coaching staff. The 2025/26 V-League season is still long, and if he maintains this form, the Ninh Bình midfielder can fully hope to advance further, not only at the club level but also on the national football stage.