Nam Dinh defeats Ninh Binh in a five-goal thriller

(Football result) - Nam Dinh staged a spectacular comeback, defeating Ninh Binh 3-2 after an exciting and dramatic score chase that lasted until the final minutes.

The match between Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh started at a very high tempo as both teams actively attacked from the opening minutes. Ninh Binh was the side that utilized their chances better when, in just the 8th minute, Thanh Thinh unleashed a beautiful long-range shot to open the scoring from nearly 30 meters out. The early goal helped the away team play with confidence, continuously putting pressure on Nguyen Manh's goal.

After conceding, Nam Dinh tried to respond with fast-paced attacks down the right flank. However, goalkeeper Dang Van Lam played solidly with several crucial saves. As the match was balanced, Ninh Binh surprisingly doubled their lead thanks to a quick finish by Hoang Duc inside the box, putting the home team under pressure to chase the game before halftime.

Nam Dinh refused to give up and quickly reduced the deficit to 1-2 thanks to a close-range finish by Ababa late in the first half. Entering the second half, the home team pushed their line higher, continuously creating pressure with fast-paced combinations. Chances came one after another, but the excellence of Ninh Binh's defense made the match extremely tense.

The turning point came in the 73rd minute when Xuan Son rose high for a powerful header from Van Toi's accurate cross, bringing the match back to square one. The boosted morale helped Nam Dinh control the game better, continuously pressing and causing the away team's defense to struggle in counter-attacking situations.

The sustained pressure finally materialized in the 81st minute when Kevin Pham Ba capitalized on a loose ball in front of the box to score the decisive goal, securing a 3-2 victory for Nam Dinh. The final minutes saw many collisions and stoppages due to injuries, but the home team preserved the result, concluding an emotional comeback.

95' Full-time, Nam Dinh 3-2 Ninh Binh

92' Nam Dinh in full flow

Nam Dinh organized a rapid counter-attack, however Percy Tau did not shoot immediately and instead played a pass inside that was too gentle, allowing a Ninh Binh player to clear the danger.

90' The match has 5 minutes of added time

88' Player down

The match is continuously interrupted due to Nam Dinh players getting injured

81' 3-2 to Nam Dinh.

A scramble in front of the Ninh Binh box and the ball fell perfectly for Pham Ba's run; the Nam Dinh player calmly unleashed a cool finish to beat Van Lam.

78' Spirits lifted

Xuan Son skillfully maneuvered and unleashed a dangerous shot, forcing Van Lam to show his skill to save Ninh Binh.

73' Goooooal!

Van Toi delivered a perfect cross into the box. Xuan Son powered a header past Van Lam to equalize 2-2 for Nam Dinh.

69} Tit for tat

Ninh Binh was awarded a free-kick on the right flank; the ball was swung in and caused a scramble. Geovane had a chance when the ball came loose but his shot lacked accuracy.

62' So unfortunate

An impressive combination play by Nam Dinh, Xuan Son broke free down the right wing and crossed in, but Caio Cesar failed to connect with the ball.

53' Too dangerous

Two consecutive shooting attempts by Van Vi, but goalkeeper Van Lam and defender Marcelino threw themselves into desperate blocks to clear the danger.

52' No goal

A well-worked overlapping move by Ninh Binh on the left flank found Van Thuan. The young striker took a shot from outside the box but the ball went wide of the goal.

46' Second half begins

End of the first half, Nam Dinh 1-2 Ninh Binh

40' Goooal

A series of shots and Ababa has pulled one back for Nam Dinh, making it 1-2. What a thrilling match!

36' Tense

Caio Cesar and Duc Chien fiercely contested the ball. The match is heating up with fiery clashes in the midfield area.

31' Gooal, 2-0 to Ninh Binh

Hoang Duc seized the moment with a very quick shot from a scramble inside the Nam Dinh penalty area to increase the lead to 2-0 for Ninh Binh

30' No goal

Ababa excellently broke through with power and unleashed a fierce shot, but Van Lam made a superb save.

20' Dangerous!!!

Geovane unleashed a dangerous shot but Nguyen Manh was in control of the situation.

16} Nam Dinh's response

Xuan Son delivered an awkward cross from the right flank, but Van Lam excellently cleared the danger for Ninh Binh.

8' Goooooal, 1-0 to Ninh Binh

Thanh Thinh fired a shot from 30 meters out that tore into Nguyen Manh's net, opening the scoring.

5' Lively start

Both teams continuously launched attacks towards each other's goal.

1' The match begins

Starting lineups for the Nam Dinh vs Ninh Binh match:

What time is Nam Dinh vs Ninh Binh, and where to watch live?

• Time: 6:00 PM, March 1st
• Venue: Thien Truong Stadium
• Competition: Round 14 V-League 2025/2026
• Live on: F PT Play

Notable information before the Nam Dinh vs Ninh Binh match:

Nam Dinh entered the season with ambitions to defend their championship, but reality has been completely contrary to expectations. After 13 rounds, the Nam-based club has only earned 12 points and fallen to the bottom group of the table. More worryingly, they have gone through a streak of 10 consecutive matches without a win, showing a clear decline in both form and confidence.

Turmoil on the coaching bench has further destabilized the situation. The departure of coach Mauro Jeronimo after a short period clearly reflects the internal crisis. The return of coach Vu Hong Viet is expected to bring stability, as he was the one who laid the foundation for the previous championship and understands the team's identity well.

On the other hand, Ninh Binh has emerged as an interesting phenomenon of the season. Their energetic pressing style and quick transition ability have helped them consistently achieve positive results. The creative role of Hoang Duc, along with the effectiveness of foreign players, has helped the Ancient Capital's team maintain a position in the leading group throughout the early part of the season.

However, two consecutive recent defeats have somewhat stalled Ninh Binh's momentum. The pressure to chase the top spot is growing, forcing them to quickly regain stability. Playing away at Thien Truong Stadium is never easy, especially when Nam Dinh is desperate for points to escape their crisis.

Therefore, the match promises to be a tight contest as both sides have strong motivations. Nam Dinh has home advantage and a morale boost from the coaching change, while Ninh Binh possesses more stable overall form. If they capitalize on their chances well, the home team could certainly create a crucial turning point for their season.

Expected lineup for the Nam Dinh vs Ninh Binh match:

• Nam Dinh:Nguyen Manh, Dinh Son, Lucas Alves, Thanh Hao, Van Kien, Van Vu, Hoang Anh, Caio Cesar, Ti Phong, Romulo, Xuan Son.
• Ninh Binh:Van Lam, Hai Duc, Marcelino, Thanh Thinh, Hoang Duc, Thai Binh, Duc Chien, Bao Toan, Tien Anh, Geovane, Gustavo.