Hanoi, 26 May, 2025 – Pham Tuan Hai played a pivotal role in Hanoi’s 2-0 victory over Hanoi Police FC in Round 24 of the V.League 2024/25, leaving his mark on both goals. His performance prevented Nam Dinh from securing the league title just yet, keeping the championship race wide open.
The first goal came in the 45th minute, just before halftime. Dau Van Toan delivered a precise long pass from midfield, sending Pham Tuan Hai through on goal. Breaking the offside trap with ease, the striker skillfully evaded a Hanoi Police FC defender and, with his left foot, finished past goalkeeper Nguyen Filip. The goal was a moment of individual brilliance from the Hanoi forward, putting his team 1-0 up at the break.
Despite the one-goal advantage, Hanoi’s dominance continued in the second half. In the 62nd minute, the match took a dramatic turn when Xuan Manh was shown a red card for a foul on Le Van Do. The sending-off left Hanoi to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match, but they continued to control the game. Despite being a man down, Hanoi’s resilience was on full display, and in the 87th minute, they sealed the win. Pham Tuan Hai again played a crucial role in the build-up to the second goal. This time, he provided a perfectly timed assist to Daniel Passira, who made no mistake in doubling the lead with a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
The match ended with Hanoi securing a 2-0 victory over Hanoi Police FC in the capital derby. The three points were vital for Hanoi, not only keeping them in second place in the standings but also delaying Nam Dinh’s title celebrations. Nam Dinh had earlier defeated Song Lam Nghe An 3-2 at Vinh Stadium, but Hanoi’s win ensured that the V.League 2024/25 title race remains unpredictable.
As the season nears its conclusion, Hanoi’s victory means that the race for the championship is far from settled. With only two rounds remaining in the league, Nam Dinh’s hope of securing the title will have to wait for at least one more round. Hanoi, having now earned a crucial three points, will be looking to maintain their momentum in the final stages of the season. The remaining games promise to be an exciting and unpredictable finish as the battle for the V.League crown intensifies.
With Pham Tuan Hai’s crucial contributions and Hanoi’s resilience despite being a player down, the club has proven that they are not yet willing to give up on their championship aspirations. The title race is set to go down to the wire, with Hanoi looking to keep the pressure on Nam Dinh in what promises to be a thrilling finale to the V.League 2024/25 season.
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