In the 90th minute comeback, Becamex TP.HCM halted Hải Phòng's winning streak

(Football result) - A thrilling story took place this evening at Gò Đậu when Becamex TP.HCM staged a surprise comeback to beat Hải Phòng 2-1, thereby stopping the coastal club’s 5-game unbeaten streak.

The match started under heavy rain, significantly affecting both teams' ball control. Nevertheless, the pace remained high from the beginning, with numerous back-and-forth exchanges at both ends of the field.

At the 35th minute, the balance was broken when Fred Friday, Hải Phòng’s in-form striker, skillfully capitalized on Hữu Nam’s cross to finish close-range past goalkeeper Minh Toàn, putting the visitors ahead 1-0. This marked Friday’s sixth goal of the V-League season, reinforcing his role as the main attacking force for coach Chu Đình Nghiêm’s side.

After conceding, Becamex TP.HCM surged forward strongly. Việt Cường nearly equalized in the 37th minute with a clever free kick, but goalkeeper Đình Triệu made an outstanding save. Both teams went into halftime with Hải Phòng holding a slim advantage.

After the break, the home side played with great determination. Despite multiple attempts on goal, including at least five shots on target, Becamex TP.HCM still couldn’t find the equalizer.

The turning point came in the 71st minute when referee Trần Thế Anh judged that Triệu Việt Hưng handled the ball inside the penalty area after VAR review. From the penalty spot, Việt Cường calmly beat Đình Triệu to level the score at 1-1 for the hosts.

From then on, the game was dominated by Becamex TP.HCM. They controlled possession overwhelmingly and created many chances but were still unable to break through Hải Phòng’s resilient defense.

Just when the match seemed destined to end in a draw, the Gò Đậu stadium erupted in the 90th minute. From a quick counterattack and a cross from the left flank, Ismaila, a substitute, charged in powerfully to head the ball past Đình Triệu, sealing an emotional 2-1 victory for Becamex TP.HCM.

Hải Phòng’s efforts during the six minutes of added time were insufficient to turn the game around. Despite their hard work, the coastal team’s 5-match unbeaten streak ended, while Becamex TP.HCM celebrated their first home win of the season, rising to 8th place on the standings.

This victory not only secured three points but also demonstrated Becamex TP.HCM’s resilient spirit. Under the guidance of coach Đặng Trần Chỉnh, the Southeast team played one of their best matches this season, showing strong determination to overcome difficulties amid the intensifying relegation battle.

Conversely, this defeat serves as a warning for Hải Phòng, a team flying high but still exposing defensive vulnerabilities when caught on quick counterattacks.