Rafaelson scored 5 goals, Nam Dinh Club won big against Thanh Hoa

After 2 losses, Nam Dinh is determined to win the away match at Thanh Hoa Stadium.

However, the home team had a good start with the opening goal. In the 15th minute, Lucas Alves carelessly passed the ball back to Lam Ti Phong, who then charged straight into the penalty area and finished off a tricky shot that defeated 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 the goal, coach Vu Hong Viet's students tried to put pressure to find an equalizer, however the team from Thanh Nam encountered many difficulties.

Meanwhile, the home team continued to score in the 38th minute. After Rimario missed the opportunity, from Thanh Hoa's corner kick, Lam Ti Phong headed the ball tactically for Thanh Long to swoop in and cushion the ball close to the goal, scoring the second time against Nam Dinh.

Before the end of the first half, from a throw-in by a Nam Dinh player, Hendrio headed the ball, opening up an opportunity for Rafaelson. The Brazilian striker controlled the ball with his chest before making a beautiful volley, goalkeeper Thanh Thang could only stand still and watch the ball fly into the net.

Rafaelson ghi 5 bàn thắng, CLB Nam Định thắng đậm Thanh Hóa - 2 — Rafaelson continuously scored goals to help Nam Dinh come back (Photo: Lam Anh).

The goal that reduced the score to 1-2 was very meaningful for Nam Dinh. In the second half, coach Vu Hong Viet sent Hong Duy and To Van Vu to replace Van Vi and Van Kien. In the 52nd minute, Rafaelson seized the opportunity to score a tricky shot in the penalty area to equalize 2-2 for the away team. This was the 23rd goal of the Brazilian striker.

In the 73rd minute, Thanh Hoa's defense could not stop Rafaelson as the Brazilian striker pressed well before heading the ball dangerously to complete the 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 host Thanh Hoa with a score of 5-2 (Photo: Lam Anh).

Not yet, in the 80th minute, Hendrio created a pass for Rafaelson to run down and finish, defeating Thanh Thang in a face-to-face situation. Four minutes later, Hendrio entered the penalty area and was blocked by goalkeeper Thanh Thang. Rafaelson immediately responded and finished, raising the score to 5-2 for Nam Dinh. 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).