Defending champion Nam Dinh Steel Blue regrettably shared points with SHB Da Nang

On the evening of October 27, defending champion Nam Dinh Steel Blue hosted SHB Da Nang at Thien Truong Stadium in the 8th round of V-League 2025-2026. Despite being highly rated and having home field advantage, the team from the South had to work very hard to keep 1 point against the opponent at the bottom of the table.

Defending champion Nam Dinh Green Steel faced many difficulties against an opponent that was rated lower. Photo: Quang Duong

WelcomingSHB Da Nang, the team at the bottom of the table before round 8, the defending champion Nam Dinh Steel (TXND) has a great opportunity to win all 3 points, improve its position on the rankings, and catch up with the leading group.

It was thought that against a team that was considered weaker in every aspect, the team from Thanh Nam would have an overwhelming game. However, right in the first minutes of the match, the defending champion received a "cold shower".

SHB Da Nang scored an early goal. Photo: Quang Duong

In the 14th minute, from a chaotic situation in TXND's penalty area, Phi Hoang took advantage of the opportunity to rush in and finish neatly, helping the away team take a 1-0 lead. After the goal, Da Nang retreated deep to defend, causing many difficulties for Nam Dinh's attack.

During the remaining time of the first half, TXND almost completely dominated the away team. The home team's strikers continuously launched shots towards Da Nang's goal but could not convert them into goals.

Entering the second half, coach Nguyen Trung Kien and his team accelerated their attacks with the aim of finding a goal. The scenario of the second half was not much different from the first half when opportunities continuously came to Romulo and Lam Ti Phong, but goalkeeper Van Bieu of Da Nang played excellently, denying all efforts of the home team.

It was not until the end of the match that Lucas Alves headed in an equalizer for the home team. Photo: Quang Duong

It was not until the 88th minute that all of TXND's efforts paid off. From a high ball attack launched by the home team, Lucas Alves headed home the equalizer 1-1. In the remaining minutes, although both teams tried, the score remained unchanged. This draw caused Nam Dinh to extend their 5-match winless streak, ranking 8th with 8 points, while Da Nang climbed to 13th with 6 points.

In the match on the same day, Hanoi Police Club won 1-0 against Ho Chi Minh City Police Club.

At the end of round 8, Ninh Binh continued to lead with 20 points. Followed by Hanoi Police and The Cong - Viettel. Meanwhile, the three bottom teams were Song Lam Nghe An, SHB Da Nang, Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

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