A last-minute masterpiece saves Da Nang, HAGL loses three unbelievable points

(Football result) - The nail-biting score chase at Chi Lang Stadium ended with a goal fest, leaving both teams still anxious about the relegation battle.

Da Nang Club and HAGL created one of the most dramatic matches of V-League Round 16 with a 3-3 draw at Chi Lang Stadium. The match was seen as a "reverse final" in the relegation race, as both teams are in the bottom group and under great pressure regarding points. The continuous score chase and numerous masterpieces gave spectators an emotional 90 minutes.

Before the match, HAGL had just gone through a difficult period with consecutive losses to Hanoi Police Club (1-3) and Ho Chi Minh City Police Club (0-1), putting them close to the danger zone. Meanwhile, Da Nang Club strengthened its squad with notable names like goalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan, defender Que Ngoc Hai, and striker Lucas Ribamar. These factors made the match a crucial turning point in the relegation battle.

Da Nang Club started confidently and quickly created pressure with a fast-paced attacking style. In the 11th minute, Dinh Duy received the ball inside the box before turning and shooting with his left foot into a narrow angle, opening the score for the home team. This move showcased the player's technique and decisiveness in utilizing a very small space to put the ball into HAGL's net.

However, the early advantage did not help Da Nang maintain a dominant position. After the goal, the home team played inconsistently, frequently making hurried long passes and losing possession under HAGL's pressure. In the 39th minute, goalkeeper Van Toan had to showcase excellent saves against Batista's shot, allowing Da Nang to temporarily preserve their lead before halftime.

Entering the second half, HAGL surged strongly. In the 60th minute, center-back Jairo Rodrigues executed a beautiful free kick to equalize 1-1. Just 9 minutes later, Van Toan's mistake in not cleanly holding the ball gave young striker Tran Gia Bao the chance to tap in close range, putting HAGL ahead 2-1 in a short time.

The drama continued to escalate as Da Nang pushed forward to attack in heavy rain. In the 73rd minute, Milan Makaric broke away and delivered a dangerous cross, forcing Jairo to slide in to save but accidentally scoring an own goal, helping Da Nang equalize 2-2. The Brazilian center-back later redeemed himself in the 85th minute by capitalizing on Van Toan's faulty punch to score, raising the score to 3-2 for HAGL.

It seemed victory belonged to the mountain city team, but the drama did not stop. In the 6th minute of added time, Vu Van Son launched a long-range shot from about 35 meters, the ball curling into the far corner leaving goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien unable to block it, sealing the 3-3 draw. This result leaves HAGL temporarily in 11th place with 15 points, 3 points ahead of Da Nang—who hold the relegation playoff position—but having played one more match.

What time is Da Nang vs HAGL, where to watch live?

• Time: 18:00 on March 13
• Location: Chi Lang Stadium
• Competition: Round 16 V-League 2025/2026
• Live on: F PT Play

Notable information before the Da Nang vs HAGL match:

After the Tet holiday, SHB Da Nang is sending out positive signals in the relegation race. The Han River team earned 4 points in the last two rounds, including a crucial 3-0 victory over PVF-CAND, a direct competitor in the bottom group. This result helped coach Le Duc Tuan and his players relieve pressure and regain confidence after a difficult period.

That high morale continued to be shown in their away trip to Ninh Binh. Against a very strong opponent eager for victory, SHB Da Nang still played with discipline and rationality. The excellent performance of goalkeeper Van Toan and a solid defensive system helped the away team successfully draw, earning a valuable point.

The point against Ninh Binh helped SHB Da Nang temporarily escape the bottom position after Round 15. The Han River team currently has 11 points, equal to PVF-CAND but ranked higher due to a better goal difference, and still has one postponed match with CAHN. In the context of a very tense relegation race, every point at this moment is extremely significant.

SHB Da Nang's improvement comes from many factors, including the quick integration of new recruits like Ngoc Hai, Ribamar, or Do Phi Long. These additions significantly strengthened both defense and attack for the Chi Lang Stadium host. Besides, homegrown players like Van Long, Anh Tuan, or Phi Hoang also left clear impressions.

In the next round, SHB Da Nang will return home to host HAGL in a match crucial to the relegation race.The Mountain City team is in 11th place with 14 points, only 3 points ahead of SHB Da Nang. After two surprising victories over Da Nang and Ninh Binh, HAGL just suffered two consecutive losses, making their away trip to Chi Lang predicted to be full of challenges.

Expected lineup for Da Nang vs HAGL

• Da Nang:Van Toan, Duc Anh, Duy Cuong, Ngoc Hai, Hong Phuc, Lopez, Anh Tuan, Phi Hoang, Milan Makaric, Ribamar, Van Long.
• HAGL:Trung Kien, Van Trieu, Jairo, Phuoc Bao, Du Hoc, Minh Tam, Thanh Nhan, Ngoc Lam, Silva Marciel, Vinh Nguyen, Batista Conceicao.