Becamex Ho Chi Minh City and XM Hai Phong FC played out a 1-1 draw in a National Champion League match on November 5, 2025. The shared points reflected a closely fought encounter where neither side could find a decisive winning goal. The home side, Becamex, took the lead midway through the first half, sending the local supporters into raptures. Hai Phong, however, showed great character to fight back, securing an equalizer in the second half to earn a valuable point on the road. The match saw periods of dominance from both teams, with the goalkeepers making key saves to keep the scoreline level. The draw had a muted impact on the league table for both mid-table sides, with each adding a point to their tally. The Becamex manager expressed frustration at not holding onto the lead, while the Hai Phong coach was pleased with his team's fighting spirit away from home.