Nam Dinh FC entered the 2025-2026 season with great ambitions in both domestic and international tournaments. They brought in a series of valuable foreign players, helping the team from the South enter the top most expensive squads in the continent. However, at the beginning of this season, Nam Dinh FC had a rather difficult start. After losing the National Super Cup to Hanoi Police FC, Nam Dinh FC had to struggle to win 3 points against Hai Phong. Worse, in the previous round, Nam Dinh FC also lost to SLNA. Therefore, the match against PVF-CAND FC at Thien Truong Stadium is very meaningful for Nam Dinh FC, a great opportunity for the whole team to temporarily relieve pressure if they win.
Nam Dinh Club (white shirt) had a difficult start to the season.
PHOTO: NAM DINH CLUB
U.23 Vietnam star handled the game delicately, bringing PVF-CAND Club to an unexpected lead.
The goal of winning 3 points was clearly shown by the home team when they pushed up their formation and played offensively. In the first 30 minutes, Nam Dinh Club controlled the ball nearly 70%, constantly pressing, forcing PVF-CAND Club to huddle together to defend. Compared to previous matches, Nam Dinh Club's attack still deployed a variety of attacks from the middle and the two wings. The foreign trio Romulo, Caio Caesar, and Brenner were given opportunities and were outstanding players. In addition, the two wings of Nam Dinh Club with Van Vi and Van Kien often advanced, creating dangerous attacks. In the 23rd minute, coach Vu Hong Viet's team almost found the opening goal when Van Kien made an impromptu pass, helping Brenner shoot hard in the penalty area. Unfortunately, PVF-CAND goalkeeper Phi Minh Long dove accurately and blocked this delicious opportunity.
At the end of the first half, the pressure created by Nam Dinh Club was no longer maintained. Van Vi and his teammates had 5 more shots but most of the shots were inaccurate. On the other hand, PVF-CAND Club tried to rise up. In the 45+2 minute, coach Thach Bao Khanh's team suddenly took a 1-0 lead after a beautiful handling and finishing move by the player who had just been called back to U.23 Vietnam - Thanh Nhan.
Thanh Nhan (11) helps PVF-CAND Club unexpectedly take the lead against Nam Dinh
PHOTO: NAM DINH CLUB - PVF-CAND CLUB
Conceding a goal, Nam Dinh Club pushed up their attack formation in the second half. Without having to wait too long, in the 53rd minute, Nam Dinh Club found the equalizer 1-1 after an own goal by player Eyenga Alain of PVF-CAND Club.
With the equalizer, Nam Dinh Club's spirit rose, continuing to attack, causing PVF-CAND Club's goal to waver. Compared to the first half, the home team's attacks were deployed at a higher speed. In the 66th minute, Caio Caesar pressed and subtly corrected the ball in the penalty area, helping Nam Dinh Club lead PVF-CAND Club 2-1.
Nam Dinh Club successfully came back in the second half
PHOTO: NAM DINH CLUB
In the last 20 minutes, PVF-CAND Club pushed up their attacking formation, helping the game become more open. However, coach Thach Bao Khanh's students were stuck, relying too much on high balls. PVF-CAND Club only had 5 shots in the second half, but only 2 were on target and were denied by goalkeeper Nguyen Manh. Meanwhile, Nam Dinh Club made many adjustments in attack, actively playing slowly. The score of 2-1 in favor of the home team Nam Dinh Club was therefore maintained until the match.
Coming from behind to defeat PVF-CAND Club 2-1, Nam Dinh Club has 6 points after 3 matches. Coach Vu Hong Viet's team temporarily rose to 3rd place, 3 points behind the leader Ninh Binh Club. On the opposite side, PVF-CAND Club lost its 2nd consecutive match, falling to 8th place.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bi-sao-u23-viet-nam-choc-thung-luoi-nam-dinh-van-nguoc-dong-ngoan-muc-danh-bai-pvf-cand-185250827195839241.htm
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