Kyle Hudlin possesses outstanding height and maximizes it - Photo: 18FC
The defending champion Nam Dinh Green Steel (Nam Dinh Club) had an unsatisfactory opening match in round 1 of V-League 2025-2026.
They were conceded a goal by Hai Phong Club in the 32nd minute. Luiz Antonio headed the ball dangerously after a teammate jumped back to receive the ball from the right wing.
Although leading 1-0 on the opponent's field, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem did not show any joy.
The Hai Phong military leader fully understands the strength that Nam Dinh FC has invested in this season. However, the away team's players had a commendable match in terms of tactical discipline.
The home team's tactical turning point came in the 46th minute. Coach Vu Hong Viet sent "trump card" Kyle Hudlin, a 2m06 tall striker, onto the field at the beginning of the second half to replace Mahmoud Eid.
Hudlin made his debut for Nam Dinh FC in the Super Cup and scored twice in a 2-3 loss to Cong An Ha Noi . The player born in 2000 quickly became the hottest topic on the pitch.
Every ball, from high balls to low balls, was thrown to Kyle Hudlin. The 25-year-old striker continuously launched headers, even handled effectively with his feet.
In the 68th minute, Hudlin opened the scoring for Nam Dinh FC to equalize 1-1. He started the attack with his chest, then used his knee to fight for the ball, allowing Ly Cong Hoang Anh to score 1-1.
Hai Phong Club (black and blue shirts) lost the opening match at Thien Truong - Photo: 18FC
In the 88th minute, Hudlin once again headed the ball for Brenner to finish dangerously. Goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu pushed it away but Kevin Pham Ba scored the rebound into Hai Phong's net.
VAR intervened, forcing referee Nguyen Trung Kien to review the situation. VAR checked two incidents, one was to see if Brenner had handled the ball, and the other was whether Brenner had committed a foul before. In the end, referee Nguyen Trung Kien recognized Pham Ba's goal to make the score 2-1.
Before that, Pham Ba missed a chance in a situation where 5 Nam Dinh players fought 2 Hai Phong defenders. The home team missed many chances but still had an important victory in the end.
3 hard-won points for Nam Dinh FC on the opening day. They temporarily rose to their familiar position at the top of the V-League rankings after a dramatic comeback.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tien-dao-2m-xuat-hien-clb-hai-phong-tat-dien-o-thien-truong-20250816201315964.htm
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