

Bac Ninh 8-0 Thanh Niên TP. Hồ Chí Minh: One-Sided Carnage in Vietnam National First Class League
Bac Ninh, May 24, 2026 — Bac Ninh produced a stunning attacking display to demolish Thanh Niên TP. Hồ Chí Minh 8-0 in the Vietnam National First Class League, equaling the club’s biggest-ever victory margin. The home side were irresistible from start to finish, racking up eight goals against a helpless visiting defence.
Goal Fest
The rout began in the 8th minute when striker Nguyễn Văn Toàn opened the scoring with a powerful header. By half-time, Bac Ninh had already built a 5-0 lead, with forward Lê Công Vinh netting a hat-trick inside 34 minutes. The second half saw no let-up as substitute Trần Minh Tuấn added two more, and midfielder Phạm Hải Yến completed the scoring with a fine long-range strike in the 86th minute.
Scorers
- Nguyễn Văn Toàn (8', 42')
- Lê Công Vinh (16', 23', 34')
- Trần Minh Tuấn (55', 78')
- Phạm Hải Yến (86')
Dominance in Numbers
Bac Ninh registered 22 shots, 15 on target, while limiting the visitors to just two attempts, neither of which tested goalkeeper Nguyễn Văn Hùng. The home side also boasted 65% possession and won 12 corners to Thanh Niên’s one.
League Implications
The emphatic win lifts Bac Ninh to 4th place, keeping their promotion hopes alive with nine matches left in the season. For Thanh Niên TP. Hồ Chí Minh, it’s a crushing blow that leaves them rooted in 13th place, now deep in a relegation battle.
Post-Match Reaction
Bac Ninh manager Nguyễn Hữu Thắng praised his team’s focus: “We showed no mercy, and that’s the mentality required if we want to play in the top flight next season.”