Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC came from behind to beat Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-1 in the Vietnam National Champion League at Ha Tinh Stadium on Friday 6 November 2026. The visitors’ second-half winner capped a controlled comeback and strengthened their credentials in the V.League 1 title race.

Match overview

Hong Linh Ha Tinh started with real purpose, pressing high and feeding off the energy of their home crowd. Their early pressure was rewarded when a quick counter-attack down the left ended with a low finish into the far corner. The goal gave the hosts something to protect, and they dropped into a compact block designed to frustrate Nam Dinh’s possession game.

Nam Dinh, however, refused to panic. They kept circulating the ball, pushed their full-backs higher and gradually pinned Ha Tinh back. The equaliser arrived before half-time, and the visitors carried that momentum into the second period before finding the decisive goal in the final quarter of the match.

Key moments

• Ha Tinh opener: The hosts took the lead in the first 15 minutes, breaking swiftly down the left and finishing calmly inside the area.
• Nam Dinh equaliser: The visitors levelled before the break after a patient passing move ended with a shot from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner.
• Winning goal: Nam Dinh completed the turnaround in the second half when a cross from the right was met with a firm header that beat the goalkeeper.
• Late resistance: Ha Tinh pushed men forward in stoppage time, but Nam Dinh’s defence cleared a series of dangerous deliveries.

Tactical story

Ha Tinh’s plan was clear: defend in a mid-block, deny Nam Dinh space between the lines and strike on the counter. It worked perfectly for the opening half-hour, with the home side’s wide players carrying the ball quickly into the final third. But once Nam Dinh equalised, the hosts were forced to come out more, and that opened the space the visitors needed.

Nam Dinh’s midfield controlled the tempo after the break, switching play from side to side and drawing Ha Tinh’s defensive line out of shape. The winning goal came from exactly that pattern, with a wide overload creating the crossing opportunity. Ha Tinh’s goalkeeper kept his side in the contest with two important saves, but the visitors’ sustained pressure eventually told.

Standout performers

Nam Dinh’s central midfielder was the game’s most influential figure, dictating possession and linking the midfield with the attack. The scorer of the winning header also produced a tireless display, while Ha Tinh’s goalkeeper was excellent despite the defeat. The home side’s left winger was their brightest attacking outlet and caused problems throughout the first half.

What the result means in the V.League 1 standings

The win strengthens Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC’s position among the leading contenders in the Vietnam National Champion League and adds another valuable away result to their season. Hong Linh Ha Tinh remain in the mid-table pack, but they will rue a missed opportunity to take points from one of the division’s stronger sides. In a title race where fine margins matter, Nam Dinh’s ability to win after falling behind could prove significant.