SHB Da Nang 3 - 3 The Cong Viettel
Date: April 26, 2026 | Competition: Vietnam National Champion League (V.League 1)
A thrilling eight-goal thriller at the Hoa Xuan Stadium ended 3-3 as SHB Da Nang and The Cong Viettel played out a pulsating draw. The result keeps both sides in the top half of the V.League 1 table but leaves each with a sense of what might have been after a wild second half.
Match Overview
The match exploded into life from the opening minute. SHB Da Nang took the lead in the 8th minute when winger Nguyen Van An cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot that nestled into the top corner. The Cong Viettel responded quickly, equalizing in the 19th minute through a powerful header from striker Hoang Duc after a pinpoint cross from the right flank.
The home side regained the lead before halftime, with midfielder Tran Quoc Dat slotting home from a rebound after a corner. However, Viettel hit back again just two minutes into the second half, with substitute forward Pham Van Thanh converting a penalty after a handball in the box. The frantic pace continued: SHB Da Nang went 3-2 up in the 58th minute through a beautifully placed free kick by Le Van An, only for Viettel to level once more in the 73rd minute via a deflected shot from outside the area by Bui Tien Dung.
Both teams pushed for a winner in the final 15 minutes, but tired legs and some heroic goalkeeping ensured the game ended at 3-3. The match featured three lead changes and two equalizers, providing one of the most entertaining games of the V.League 1 season.
Key Moments
- 8' – Nguyen Van An opens the scoring for SHB Da Nang with a stunning strike.
- 19' – Hoang Duc heads Viettel level.
- 40' – Tran Quoc Dat makes it 2-1 for SHB Da Nang before halftime.
- 47' – Pham Van Thanh scores from the penalty spot to make it 2-2.
- 58' – Le Van An curls in a free kick to restore SHB Da Nang's lead (3-2).
- 73' – Bui Tien Dung's deflected strike makes it 3-3.
Standout Players
Nguyen Van An (SHB Da Nang): The winger was electric down the left flank, scoring a sensational opener and creating several chances with his dribbling and crossing. He was the home side's most dangerous outlet.
Bui Tien Dung (The Cong Viettel): The midfielder dictated play for the visitors, scoring the equalizer that kept Viettel in the game and completing over 90% of his passes in the middle third.
Table Impact
The thrilling draw sees SHB Da Nang remain in 4th place in the V.League 1 standings with 19 points from 12 matches, while The Cong Viettel sit one place above in 3rd, also on 19 points but with a better goal difference. Both teams are well within striking distance of the league leaders and will be confident of mounting a title challenge as the season approaches its midpoint. SHB Da Nang next travel to face Hanoi FC, while Viettel host Ho Chi Minh City at home.

