Round 12 of the 2025/26 National Championship: Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club demonstrates resilience!

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club displayed their strength by beating Khatoco Khanh Hoa to continue strengthening their standing in the 2025/26 National Championship promotion battle.

Round 12 of the 2025/26 National First Division continues to deliver noteworthy developments in the promotion race. The highlight of the round was the crucial victory of Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club over Khatoco Khanh Hoa, thereby affirming the caliber of a top contender for a ticket to play in the V.League.

Before their away match at the 19/8 Nha Trang stadium, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai faced considerable pressure after experiencing two consecutive draws. This outcome caused the team under coach Nguyen Viet Thang to somewhat stall and feel the clear pursuit from trailing rivals, especially Bac Ninh Club. Meanwhile, Khatoco Khanh Hoa was also highly determined to secure a win to maintain hope of competing in the top group.

The match unfolded tensely, fitting the nature of a clash between two teams within the top three. Both sides played cautiously and created a stalemate for most of the duration. However, the resilience of the leading team spoke up at the right moment as Truong Tuoi Dong Nai effectively capitalized on decisive moments of the game.

The first turning point arrived in the final minutes of the first half when Alex Sandro scored the opening goal for the visitors. In the second half, the match continued evenly until Duong Van Khoa created a explosive moment with a shot from midfield, scoring the goal that sealed the 2-0 victory. This impressive goal not only held decisive significance regarding the score but also demonstrated the confidence and fortitude of a team aiming for the championship.

The important victory helps Truong Tuoi Dong Nai maintain a safe distance from the chasing teams. However, coach Viet Thang and his players must still remain cautious about the competition from Bac Ninh Club, a team considered a direct rival in the promotion race and will play their round 12 match on March 15. Meanwhile, the defeat nearly pushes Khatoco Khanh Hoa out of the race for the top spot, forcing them to aim for competing for the second position to secure a playoff ticket.

In the other match held on March 13, Van Hien University Club continued to show stable form by defeating Ho Chi Minh City Youth Club with a 1-0 score. The three points earned help this team temporarily climb to the fourth position on the rankings. The remaining matches of Round 12 of the 2025/26 National First Division will continue over March 14 and 15, promising to deliver more noteworthy developments.