Hanoi Police achieved a great victory, and Van Hau received an incredible reward.

The nearly 50-meter stunner by Doan Van Hau was celebrated at the V.League Awards 2026, wrapping up a season full of emotion for Hanoi Police in a compelling fashion.

Doan Van Hau concluded the 2025/26 season with a truly unique mark. It was neither a glamorous individual honor for the top scorer, nor a dry defensive statistic; the number 5 defender of Hanoi Police FC was named in the "Best Goal of the League Award" category at the V.League Awards 2026 for his spectacular goal against Dong A Thanh Hoa.

That moment occurred in the 66th minute of the rescheduled V.League 2025/26 round 10 match on Thanh Hoa's home turf. As the hosts were putting in a great effort, Van Hau suddenly created a moment that changed the entire game. From a distance of nearly 50 meters, the defender born in 1999 spotted goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang off his line and immediately executed a left-footed strike. The ball followed a tricky trajectory, sailed over the Thanh Hoa keeper's reach, and nestled into the back of the net.

That goal helped Hanoi Police take a 2-1 lead, after Alan had equalized from the penalty spot. In the 80th minute, Alan completed his brace, securing a 3-1 victory for the police team. However, if one had to choose an iconic moment from the match, nothing could surpass Van Hau's bold shot.

The special thing about this goal was the combination of vision, composure, and technique. A full-back is often known for physique, strength in duels, and defensive support. But in that situation, Van Hau showed the qualities of a great player: daring to think, daring to execute, and having enough precision to turn an instantaneous decision into a masterpiece.

At the V.League Awards 2026, an event with the message ", Van Hau's goal was set within the broader picture of an emotional season. Mr. Tran Anh Tu, Chairman of the Board of VPF Company, emphasized that Vietnamese professional football needs to "build a solid foundation for long-term development." On that journey, moments like Van Hau's strike are the very elements that create the league's appeal.

For Hanoi Police, this was also a brilliant season. The capital team won the V.League 2025/26 championship, Coach Polking Alexandre Polking was named Best Coach, Nguyen Quang Hai won the Best Player award, Nguyen Dinh Bac was the Best Young Player, and Alan Sebastiao Alexandre continued to affirm his goal-scoring prowess.

For Doan Van Hau, this award holds more meaning than just a beautiful goal. After a long period of dealing with injuries and doubts about his physical condition, the shot from near the halfway line into Thanh Hoa's net was like a powerful statement: Van Hau has returned, not just in terms of fitness-wise, but with a moment of class capable of igniting an entire season.