Thép Xanh Nam Định FC were edged out 3-2 by Công An Hà Nội FC in a thrilling Vietnam Super Cup final on August 9, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 19:00, served as the traditional season opener between the previous season's V.League 1 and National Cup winners. Công An Hà Nội started strongly, taking an early two-goal lead. Nam Định mounted a fantastic comeback, scoring twice to level the match and set up a grandstand finish. However, Công An Hà Nội had the final say, netting a dramatic late winner to clinch the Super Cup trophy. The key moment was a controversial penalty decision in the dying minutes, which the Hanoi side converted to seal the victory. This result gives Công An Hà Nội the first silverware of the Vietnamese season, while Nam Định will be left ruing their slow start.