Round 9 of the 2026 National Futsal Championship: Saigon Titans defeat Sahako, rise to second place

On the afternoon of June 27, the opening two games of Round 9 in the 2026 HDBank National Futsal Championship were held, focusing on the showdown between Sahako and Saigon Titans. Saigon Titans' thrilling 3-2 comeback victory enabled them to overtake their rivals and move up to the runner-up position on the table.

Before the match, Sahako and Saigon Titans were ranked second and fourth respectively in the standings, separated by just three points. Therefore, both teams entered the game with high determination, creating a tightly contested match with no shortage of fierce battles.

In the 10th minute, Sahako took the lead from a corner kick situation. However, just minutes later, Saigon Titans were awarded a penalty after the opponent committed their sixth accumulated foul. Although Gia Tho failed to convert from six meters, the yellow-and-black team still equalized in the 14th minute thanks to a beautiful finish by Huy Tien.

Near the end of the first half, Saigon Titans committed their sixth accumulated foul, and Sahako received a 10-meter free kick. Foreign player Marco did not miss the opportunity, helping his team regain a 2-1 lead before the break.

In the second half, Sahako continued to create more dangerous chances. However, the turning point of the match came in the 34th minute when they were reduced to just four players on the court after a direct red card. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Saigon Titans quickly equalized at 2-2 in the 35th minute.

One minute later, Saigon Titans were awarded another penalty, but Gia Tho failed to beat the opposing goalkeeper for the second time. Nevertheless, in the 38th minute, Thanh Tam successfully converted a 10-meter free kick after Sahako reached the sixth accumulated foul, sealing a 3-2 victory for Saigon Titans. This crucial win gave Saigon Titans 19 points, allowing them to leapfrog Sahako into second place in the standings, thereby increasing the pressure on the top team, Thai Son Bac.

In the remaining game, Tan Hiep Hung Ho Chi Minh City defeated Young Ho Chi Minh City 4-2. With superior experience and composure, Tan Hiep Hung Ho Chi Minh City quickly took control of the game. In the 12th minute, Quy Toan opened the scoring before Dai Hoc doubled the lead in the 16th minute. Just one minute later, Quy Toan completed his brace, helping his team end the first half with a 3-0 advantage.

In the second half, Le Kien added another goal in the 27th minute to make it 4-0. In the closing minutes, Tan Hiep Hung Ho Chi Minh City slowed down, allowing Young Ho Chi Minh City to score two consecutive goals through Minh Thuc (35') and Chi Bao (40'). However, the 4-2 victory still belonged to coach Nguyen Trong Thien's squad.