Today's V-League results: Nam Định clinches a thrilling victory in Đà Nẵng, Thanh Hóa draws with SLNA

Both teams had the advantage of playing with an extra player, but while Nam Định left Đà Nẵng with a full 3 points, Đông Á Thanh Hóa dropped 2 points against the visiting team Sông Lam Nghệ An.

Thanh Hóa 1-1 Sông Lam Nghệ An: Thanh region regrettably loses points

At home, Đông Á Thanh Hóa started the match with clear control of the game. From the beginning, the Thanh-based team dominated possession (over 60%) but struggled to penetrate Sông Lam Nghệ An's defense.

The turning point came in the 31st minute when the visiting side's central defender Văn Khánh received a red card after VAR intervention, leaving SLNA with only 10 players. From here, Thanh Hóa completely dominated the game, continuously pressing and launching numerous shots.

After a series of missed opportunities, the home team finally scored the opening goal at the end of the first half. In the 47th minute, Lê Văn Thắng unleashed a beautiful long-range shot, putting Thanh Hóa ahead 1-0.

However, a surprising scenario unfolded in the second half. Despite being short-handed, SLNA displayed strong fighting spirit. In the 70th minute, from a sharp counterattack, Mạnh Quỳnh finished neatly, equalizing 1-1 for the visitors.

In the final minutes, Thanh Hóa pushed all forces forward and created several opportunities, but their lack of finishing touch prevented them from scoring another goal. The match ended with a 1-1 draw, a regrettable result for the home team given their significant advantage.

Đà Nẵng 1-2 Nam Định: Xuân Son scores, three points secured

In the simultaneous match in Đà Nẵng, Thép Xanh Nam Định also had the advantage of an extra player like Thanh Hóa, but they successfully utilized it and did not let the opportunity slip. After an initial period of stalemate, the visiting team opened the scoring in the 21st minute. From a chaotic situation after a corner kick, Xuân Son quickly headed home from close range, putting Nam Định ahead.

Đà Nẵng faced further major difficulty at the end of the first half when goalkeeper Văn Biểu received a direct red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. Playing with fewer players, the home team did not give up. Early in the second half, in the 51st minute, Joel Brandon Lopez Pissano shone with a neat handling and finish, equalizing 1-1 for Đà Nẵng. However, Nam Định's class spoke up at the right moment. In the 61st minute, Akolo executed a technical shot, curling the ball around the goalkeeper and into the top corner, restoring the lead 2-1.

In the following minutes, Nam Định continued to control the game and even put the ball into the net for a third time in the 79th minute, but the goal was not recognized due to offside. Nevertheless, the 2-1 score was enough for the visiting team to claim victory.