Ho Chi Minh City 0–1 Truong Tuoi Dong Nai: Visitors Snatch Vital Away Win

In the Vietnam National First Class League on 22 May 2026, Ho Chi Minh City were left frustrated as Truong Tuoi Dong Nai ground out a hard-fought 1–0 victory at Thong Nhat Stadium. The result shines a spotlight on the visitors’ disciplined defensive performance and clinical finishing.

The only goal of the match arrived in the 37th minute. Truong Tuoi Dong Nai’s attacking midfielder Nguyen Van An collected a pass on the edge of the area, turned his marker, and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner. Ho Chi Minh City dominated possession after the break but were unable to find a way past a well-organised backline marshalled by centre-back Tran Dinh Trong.

Ho Chi Minh City Missed Opportunities

The home side’s best chance came in the 63rd minute when striker Le Cong Vinh II headed wide from a cross. Despite pushing men forward in the final stages, Ho Chi Minh City’s attackers found little space and too often wasted promising positions. Truong Tuoi Dong Nai’s goalkeeper Nguyen Thanh Binh made a crucial late save from a free kick to secure three points.

The loss leaves Ho Chi Minh City in 7th place, while Truong Tuoi Dong Nai climb to 12th, moving clear of the relegation scrap in the tightly contested second division.