Hanoi FC edged out CLB Thanh Hoa 2-1 in a closely fought Vietnam National Champion League encounter at home on September 26, 2025. The capital club claimed all three points in a match that was decided by fine margins, reinforcing their status as one of the league's top contenders. Hanoi started strongly and took a deserved lead in the first half, but CLB Thanh Hoa showed great spirit to fight back and level the score before the interval. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams searching for a winner. It was Hanoi who found the decisive breakthrough with roughly twenty minutes remaining, a goal that proved to be the match-winner. The result was crucial for Hanoi FC's title ambitions, keeping them in touch with the leaders, while CLB Thanh Hoa's valiant effort ultimately ended in a narrow defeat that highlighted their competitive nature.