Hosting Nam Dinh Steel Blue after a series of 4 consecutive matches without a win, Hanoi FC is determined to win all 3 points. After many situations of siege, Hanoi FC finally concretized a goal in the 42nd minute. In a corner kick situation, center back Duy Manh jumped high to head the ball tactically and Tuan Hai headed the ball dangerously into the visitors' net.

Tuan Hai celebrates scoring against Nam Dinh Blue Steel. Photo: THIEN BINH

In the following minutes, the match became more exciting when Nam Dinh Steel Blue raised their formation. In the 90+3 minute, Huu Tuan scored against Hanoi FC but the goal was not recognized by the referee due to offside.

With a narrow 1-0 win over Nam Dinh Steel Blue, Hanoi FC rose to 2nd place on the rankings with 19 points, 3 points behind the top team Dong A Thanh Hoa but having played 1 more match.

At Ha Tinh Stadium, Hong Linh Ha Tinh beat Topenland Binh Dinh 2-1 to temporarily take 4th place on the V-League 2023 rankings with 17 points. At Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong FC beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-0, thereby ranking 5th with 15 points.

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