Tuan Hai scored, Hanoi FC still had a disappointing draw with The Cong Viettel

(Dan Tri) - Although striker Pham Tuan Hai opened the scoring for Hanoi FC in the first half, the home team at Hang Day Stadium still had to share points with The Cong Viettel in round 4 of the V-League on the evening of September 20.

Welcoming The Cong Viettel at Hang Day Stadium on the evening of September 20, Hanoi FC aims to win to improve their ranking after having a bad start to the V-League this season with only 1 point after 3 rounds.

Hai Long is the dangerous spearhead of the home team Hanoi FC in attack (Photo: Manh Quan).

However, coach Yusuke Adachi's team encountered many difficulties against the tight defense of The Cong Viettel. In the 10th minute, from a throw-in, the home team had a good chance to shoot in the penalty area but goalkeeper Van Viet excellently dived to save the home team.

However, in the 34th minute, captain Van Quyet had a delicate pass for striker Tuan Hai to run down and finish past goalkeeper Van Viet to open the score for the home team.

In the remaining minutes of the first half, the home team continuously pressed the field but their final shots were inexplicably inaccurate.

Khuat Van Khang celebrates the equalizer with his teammates in the 54th minute of the second half (Photo: Manh Quan).

Entering the second half, The Cong Viettel no longer played a deep defense like the first half but pushed up the formation to look for an equalizer. In the 54th minute, from an attack in the middle of the field, midfielder Khuat Van Khang received the ball in the penalty area and finished to bring home the equalizer 1-1.

Not accepting the draw, Hanoi FC continued to press the field to find a goal. In the 59th minute, Hai Long had a delicate ball handling on the left wing but his close-range shot when facing goalkeeper Van Viet was unsuccessful.

In the 67th minute, Van Viet continued to make his mark when he excellently blocked Fernando's one-on-one shot in the penalty area, preventing his team from almost conceding a goal.

Hanoi FC lacked a bit of luck to defeat The Cong Viettel in the capital derby (Photo: Manh Quan).

After several minutes of continuous defense, Hanoi FC organized many quick counter-attacks but lacked luck when the header in the 84th minute of center-back Bui Tien Dung unfortunately hit the post and went out.

In the end, Hanoi FC had to share points with The Cong Viettel and stayed at 11th place on the LPBank V-League 2025-2026 rankings with 2 draws and 1 loss, while The Cong Viettel temporarily ranked 3rd with 8 points after 4 rounds.

Starting lineup:

Hanoi FC : Van Hoang, Thanh Chung, Duy Manh, Xuan Manh, Cong Nhat, Hung Dung, Van Quyet, Willian Maranhao, Fernando, Hai Long, Tuan Hai

The Cong Viettel : Van Viet, Viet Tu, Tien Dung, Kyle Colonna, Tuan Tai, Tien Anh, Wesley Nata, Van Khang, Huu Thang, Lucao, Pedro Henrique

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/tuan-hai-ghi-ban-ha-noi-fc-van-hoa-that-vong-truoc-the-cong-viettel-20250920214900423.htm