Without Cong Phuong and Minh Vuong, Dong Nai secures a resounding 5-1 victory over their opponent.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club secured a commanding 5-1 triumph over Dong Thap Club, thereby firmly establishing their lead at the top of the table as the first half of the season draws to a close.

On the evening of February 27th, Dong Nai continued their impressive form by overwhelming Dong Thap with a 5-1 scoreline in Round 10 of the 2025/26 First Division, further cementing their stronghold on the top spot in the league rankings.

Despite missing two key pillars, Cong Phuong and Minh Vuong, due to injury, the home team started the match with clear initiative. From the opening minutes, they applied relentless pressure on the opponent's goal. In the 12th minute, their dominance was converted into a score with Le Thanh Binh's opening goal, assisted by a header from Ho Thanh Minh. Just minutes later, Duong Van Khoa exploited space inside the box, firing a shot across the goal to extend the lead to 2-0.

After the break, Dong Thap's defense repeatedly made errors. In the 50th minute, goalkeeper Tien Manh rushed out and failed to collect the ball, allowing Ho Thanh Minh an easy tap-in into an empty net. The mistakes continued as Le Thanh Binh and Alex Sandro each added another goal in one-on-one situations, facing almost no significant resistance from the opposing side.

It wasn't until the 78th minute that the visiting team managed to score a consolation goal thanks to Tran Huu Nghia's effort. However, this was merely a rare bright spot in a match where Dong Thap players appeared unsteady and consistently made mistakes. This heavy defeat deepens the crisis for the Mekong Delta team, extending their winless streak to 10 consecutive matches.

With this win, Dong Nai has widened the gap to 5 points over their closest pursuer, demonstrating superior strength even without their strongest lineup. Meanwhile, Dong Thap remains second from bottom with only 6 points, a mere 3 points ahead of the last-placed team, and faces mounting pressure.