Rafaelson scored 5 goals as Nam Dinh FC thrashed Thanh Hoa.

After two consecutive defeats, Nam Định is determined to win their away match against Thanh Hóa .

Nevertheless, the home team got off to a good start with the opening goal. In the 15th minute, Lucas Alves made a careless back pass, allowing Lam Ti Phong to intercept the ball. He surged into the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot that beat Nguyen Manh.

Rafaelson ghi 5 bàn thắng, CLB Nam Định thắng đậm Thanh Hóa - 1 — Thanh Hoa unexpectedly took a two-goal lead (Photo: Lam Anh).

After conceding a goal, Coach Vu Hong Viet's players tried to put pressure on the opponent to find an equalizer, but the Nam Dinh team faced considerable difficulties.

Meanwhile, the home team continued their scoring spree in the 38th minute. After Rimario missed a chance, from a Thanh Hoa corner kick, Lam Ti Phong made a tactical header for Thanh Long to rush in and tap the ball into the net from close range, giving Nam Dinh their second goal.

Before the first half ended, from a throw-in by a Nam Dinh player, Hendrio made a tactical header, creating an opportunity for Rafaelson. The Brazilian striker controlled the ball with his chest before executing a beautiful volley, leaving goalkeeper Thanh Thang rooted to the spot as the ball flew into the net.

Rafaelson ghi 5 bàn thắng, CLB Nam Định thắng đậm Thanh Hóa - 2 — Rafaelson consistently scored goals, helping Nam Dinh come from behind to win (Photo: Lam Anh).

The goal that narrowed the score to 1-2 was very significant for Nam Dinh. In the second half, coach Vu Hong Viet brought on Hong Duy and To Van Vu to replace Van Vi and Van Kien. In the 52nd minute, Rafaelson seized the opportunity to score a dangerous shot inside the penalty area, equalizing the score at 2-2 for the visitors. This was the Brazilian striker's 23rd goal.

In the 73rd minute, Thanh Hoa's defense was unable to stop Rafaelson as the Brazilian striker held off his defenders well before heading the ball into the net to complete his hat-trick for Nam Dinh.

Rafaelson ghi 5 bàn thắng, CLB Nam Định thắng đậm Thanh Hóa - 3 — Striker Rafaelson scored 5 goals to help Nam Dinh defeat hosts Thanh Hoa 5-2 (Photo: Lam Anh).

Furthermore, in the 80th minute, Hendrio assisted Rafaelson, who raced down the wing and finished past Thanh Thắng in a one-on-one situation. Four minutes later, Hendrio penetrated the penalty area but was blocked by goalkeeper Thanh Thắng. Rafaelson immediately followed up, scoring to increase Nam Định's lead to 5-2. This was also the final score of the match.

Starting lineup:

Thanh Hoa Club : Thanh Thang (1), Thanh Long (7), Van Meurs (4), Ngoc Tan (34), A Mit (27), Thai Binh (28), Thai Son (12), Viet Tu (18), Ti Phong (17), Luiz Antonio (88), Rimario (11).

Nam Dinh Club : Nguyen Manh (26), Van Khanh (5), Ngoc Bao (16), Lucas Alves (4), Van Vi (Hong Duy 46'), Van Cong (37), Tuan Anh (21), Van Toan (9), Van Kien (Van Vu 46'), Rafaelson (14), Hendrio (10).