Hai Phong, April 13, 2025 – Hanoi FC battled valiantly but settled for a 1-1 draw against Hai Phong in Round 18 of the V-League 2024-2025 at Lach Tray Stadium on April 13. Despite their second-place standing—seven spots and 10 points above Hai Phong—Hanoi FC couldn’t capitalize, as the hosts matched their intensity.
In the first half, Hai Phong, coached by Chu Dinh Nghiem, outplayed expectations. Though possession was even, the port city side looked sharper in attack. Their decisiveness in Hanoi FC’s third created four clear chances, including a header from defender Dang Van Toi—a Hanoi FC academy graduate—that rattled the crossbar. Hanoi FC’s defense, led by Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Thanh Chung, and goalkeeper Quan Van Hoang, held firm with gritty blocks and timely interventions, keeping a clean sheet at the break.
Hanoi FC struggled offensively, relying on striker Daniel Passira’s individual brilliance. His two efforts—a curling shot and a low drive—tested Hai Phong’s Tran Van Toan, but neither broke through. News of leaders Nam Dinh’s draw with Ho Chi Minh City FC spurred Hanoi FC into action after halftime. Coach Makoto Teguramori’s side pushed forward, varying their attacks, but Hai Phong’s defenders smothered Nguyen Van Quyet, Nguyen Hai Long, and Nguyen Tuan Hai with tight marking and relentless pressure.
In the 63rd minute, Teguramori swapped Passira and Van Quyet for Luka Bobicanec and Pedro to spark the attack. The substitutes clicked in the 74th minute when Pedro’s clever through ball freed Tuan Hai, but the Vietnam striker’s tame finish rolled straight to Van Toan. Hanoi FC made another change in the 82nd minute, bringing on Le Xuan Tu for Vu Dinh Hai, yet no clear chances followed.
Hai Phong countered dangerously, with Lucão leading breaks, but their finishing lacked bite. Quan Van Hoang’s sharp saves ensured parity. The 1-1 scoreline, set by early exchanges (details unavailable), stood firm, leaving Hanoi FC frustrated. They remain second with 31 points, four behind Nam Dinh, who have a game in hand. Hai Phong, with 21 points, hold ninth, level with Ho Chi Minh City FC but behind on goal difference.
Hanoi FC’s draw, unlike Hanoi Police FC’s recent 3-1 rout of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, underscores their struggle for consistency. Hai Phong’s resilience keeps them mid-table, eyeing a push past Song Lam Nghe An next round.
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