PVF-CAND FC came from behind to beat Lam Dong 2-1 in the Vietnam National First Class League on 27 October 2026, producing a patient second-half performance that turned a difficult away fixture into three valuable points. Lam Dong led early through Nguyen Thanh Binh, but PVF-CAND responded after the interval with goals from Tran Gia Huy and Nguyen Duc Anh to secure a result that strengthens their position in the promotion race.

Match overview

The game at Lam Dong Stadium began with the home side setting the tempo. Lam Dong pressed high, forced several early corners and looked comfortable in possession during the opening quarter. Their reward arrived in the 23rd minute when Thanh Binh attacked a well-delivered corner and headed the ball beyond the PVF-CAND goalkeeper.

PVF-CAND grew into the contest before half-time, finding more space between Lam Dong’s midfield and defence. The visitors equalised in the 58th minute through Tran Gia Huy, whose low finish capped a sharp move through the middle. With the game opening up, both teams created chances, but PVF-CAND looked the stronger side in the final 20 minutes and found the winner six minutes from time when Nguyen Duc Anh converted from close range.

Key moments

• 23’ – Lam Dong 1-0: Nguyen Thanh Binh rose highest from a corner and headed the hosts into the lead.
• 37’ – PVF-CAND close: Nguyen Duc Anh worked space on the edge of the box, but his low effort was gathered by the Lam Dong goalkeeper.
• 58’ – PVF-CAND equalise: Tran Gia Huy received the ball between the lines, took a touch and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner.
• 76’ – Lam Dong denied: The hosts thought they had regained the lead, but the assistant referee’s flag cut the celebration short.
• 84’ – PVF-CAND winner: Substitute Nguyen Van Tai found space on the right and cut the ball back for Nguyen Duc Anh to finish from close range.
• 90+4’ – Late save: PVF-CAND goalkeeper Nguyen Ba Son preserved the win with a strong stop from Lam Dong’s final attacking move.

Tactical story

Lam Dong’s early plan was clear: press aggressively, win the ball high and use set pieces to trouble PVF-CAND’s defence. It worked for long spells in the first half, with the home side’s midfield winning second balls and feeding the wide areas. However, the hosts struggled to maintain that intensity after the break.

PVF-CAND adjusted by pushing their midfield higher and using the half-spaces more effectively. Tran Gia Huy became the key link between midfield and attack, while the introduction of fresh legs on the flanks gave the visitors more width in the final quarter. Lam Dong dropped deeper as the half wore on, and PVF-CAND’s pressure eventually told through Duc Anh’s late winner.

Standout performers

Tran Gia Huy was central to PVF-CAND’s comeback, combining energy with composure in possession and scoring the equaliser that changed the mood of the match. Nguyen Duc Anh’s movement in the box proved decisive, and goalkeeper Nguyen Ba Son made important saves at both ends of the second half. For Lam Dong, Nguyen Thanh Binh was a constant threat from set pieces and gave the home side an early platform, while their goalkeeper made several sharp stops before the late breakthrough.

What the result means

The win gives PVF-CAND FC another important three points as they push for a strong finish in the Vietnam National First Class League. Away victories of this kind are often decisive in a promotion race, and the manner of the comeback will boost confidence. Lam Dong, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a strong opening spell that they could not sustain, and they will need to turn home performances into points quickly if they are to keep pace with the leading group.