On the evening of October 31st, at Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh Green Steel hosted The Cong - Viettel in Round 6 of the V-League 2026-2027. With the home advantage, the team from Nam Dinh entered the match determined to win all 3 points.
Wesley Nata opened the scoring for The Cong - Viettel . Photo: The Cong - Viettel
Before the home team's attacking options could take effect, The Cong - Viettel quickly created a surprise. In the 8th minute, from a corner kick on the right wing taken by Tuan Tai, Wesley Nata rose high to head the ball into the net, opening the scoring.
The early goal boosted the confidence of the The Cong - Viettel players, allowing them to proactively organize pressing and put pressure on the opponent's half. Conversely, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh suffered an early setback when striker Pham Tuan Hai sustained an injury and had to leave the field on a stretcher in the 16th minute.
However, The Cong - Viettel's advantage didn't last long. In the 51st minute, Paulinho received a red card after a dangerous foul on a Thep Xanh Nam Dinh player.
Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, Nam Dinh Green Steel immediately increased the pressure. In the 55th minute, Van Vi made a burst of speed down the left wing, evading two opposing defenders before delivering a perfect cross for Tran Ngoc Son to finish from close range, leveling the score at 1-1.
In the 76th minute, Caio Cesar skillfully controlled the ball before unleashing a technically brilliant curling shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the far corner, giving goalkeeper Van Viet no chance to save it, and increasing the score to 2-1 for Thép Xanh Nam Định.
The Nam Dinh Steel Green players celebrate a goal. Photo: QUANG DUONG
In the remaining minutes, the home team continued to maintain their dominance, creating numerous dangerous opportunities. In the final minute of added time, goalkeeper Van Viet of The Cong - Viettel went up to participate in a corner kick, leaving his goal unguarded. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ngoc Son shot the ball from midfield into the empty net, sealing a 3-1 victory for Thep Xanh Nam Dinh.
With this victory, Nam Dinh Green Steel temporarily leads the V-League 2026-2027 standings with 13 points. Meanwhile, The Cong - Viettel is temporarily ranked 12th in the standings with 4 points.
At home, Hai Phong FC defeated Dong Nai FC 1-0. Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An drew 1-1 with Hanoi Police FC, maintaining their unbeaten streak since the beginning of the season.