Match Report: Hanoi FC 1–1 Cong An Ho Chi Minh City
V.League 1 – June 7, 2026 – 19:00 local time

Hanoi FC were held to a 1–1 draw by league rivals Cong An Ho Chi Minh City in a hard-fought V.League 1 contest at Hang Day Stadium. The result leaves both sides locked in the upper half of the table, with Hanoi missing a chance to close the gap on the leaders.

First Half: Early Pressure, Clinical Finish

The home side started brightly, dominating possession in the opening 20 minutes. Their efforts paid off in the 23rd minute when midfielder Nguyen Van Anh latched onto a loose ball on the edge of the box and drilled a low shot past the goalkeeper. The goal came against the run of play, as Cong An had just begun to find their rhythm, but Hanoi looked dangerous on the break.

Cong An responded well, with their Brazilian playmaker Felipe Junior pulling the strings. However, Hanoi’s defence, marshalled by captain Tran Dinh Trong, held firm until the break.

Second Half: Visitors Strike Back

The second half saw a shift in momentum. Cong An Ho Chi Minh City came out with renewed energy, pressing high and forcing turnovers. Their equaliser arrived in the 67th minute through a well-worked set piece. A corner kick was nodded down by defender Hoang Anh Tuan, allowing striker Nguyen Cong Phuong to scramble the ball over the line from close range.

Hanoi tried to respond but lacked incision in the final third. The visitors' goalkeeper, Pham Van Toan, made a series of strong saves, notably tipping a long-range effort from substitute Pham Thanh Luong over the bar in the 82nd minute.

Standout Performers

• Nguyen Van Anh (Hanoi FC) – Scored the opening goal and was a lively presence in midfield, completing 89% of his passes.
• Nguyen Cong Phuong (Cong An HCMC) – Poached the equaliser and worked tirelessly to disrupt Hanoi’s build-up play.
• Pham Van Toan (Cong An HCMC) – Made four crucial saves, including one on a one-on-one chance, to earn his team a point.

Table Impact

With the draw, Hanoi FC remain in 4th place with 32 points from 18 matches, three points behind the top three. Cong An Ho Chi Minh City sit 6th on 28 points but have a game in hand. Both teams will see this as a missed opportunity in a tightly contested title race.