Thrilling Victory Over SLNA, Ninh Bình Secures Top Spot

(Football Results) - Ninh Bình managed a tense 1-0 victory over SLNA with a late strike from Gia Hưng, thereby reinforcing their lead on the leaderboard.

Ninh Bình secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over SLNA in the Round 10 match of the 2025/26 V-League, further solidifying their number one spot on the table.

Right after the kickoff, the home team quickly took control of the game with Hoàng Đức orchestrating the midfield. Several chances were created, but both Quang Nho and Geovane failed to beat SLNA's outstanding goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình, who had an exceptional performance.

In the second half, Ninh Bình kept up the intense pressure. Foreign players like Geovane and Gustavo constantly troubled the visitors’ defense, yet their final shots lacked precision.

It wasn’t until the 86th minute that the home team’s relentless effort paid off. From an attack down the left flank, the ball was crossed into the box where Gia Hưng charged in to finish past Cao Văn Bình, putting Ninh Bình ahead 1-0.

In the remaining minutes, SLNA pushed forward desperately to equalize but couldn’t break through Ninh Bình’s solid defense. Ultimately, Ninh Bình earned a narrow 1-0 victory, a well-deserved reward for their persistence and dominance throughout the match.

This win allows coach Gerard Albadalejo’s team to temporarily strengthen their lead at the top of the table and gain positive momentum ahead of challenging upcoming fixtures.

Full time: Ninh Bình 1-0 SLNA

86' Goal!!! Ninh Bình takes the lead

From the left side, the ball was crossed into SLNA’s penalty area. Gia Hưng quickly fired a shot that beat SLNA’s goalkeeper, giving Ninh Bình the opening goal.

82' Not a goal

Following a counterattack, a long pass found Gustavo, Ninh Bình’s foreign player, who delivered an accurate cross. Quốc Việt leapt to head the ball, but once again goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình made a superb save, denying SLNA a likely goal.

75' Increasing pressure

Ninh Bình almost pushed their entire squad into SLNA’s half, but the home side still struggled to find a way past goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình.

64' Missed chance

From an attack on the right wing, the ball was crossed to Geovane, Ninh Bình’s foreign player, who rose to head but the ball went straight to goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình’s position.

53' Regaining control

After allowing the visitors some early dominance, Ninh Bình gradually took back control and created pressing situations near SLNA’s penalty area.

46' Second half begins

Half time: Ninh Bình 0-0 SLNA

45+3': Not a goal

An SLNA player took a long-range shot from outside the box, which goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm had to stretch fully to save.

45' Missed opportunity on goal

A combination between Hoàng Đức and Geovane bypassed SLNA’s entire defense, but the Vietnamese national midfielder’s shot was blocked by goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình rushing out.

41' Not a goal

From a chaotic situation inside the box, the ball was passed out to the left wing where Hải Đức unleashed a powerful shot but still couldn’t beat SLNA’s goalkeeper.

32' No goal yet for Ninh Bình

Hoàng Đức delivered a cross from the left, Quang Nho ran in to head, but goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình quickly came out to clear the danger.

26' Chance for SLNA

From a central combination, the ball was passed to Olaha, SLNA’s foreign player, who immediately shot but the ball flew over the crossbar.

23' Increasing pressure

Ninh Bình is intensifying their pressure to find the opening goal, led by Hoàng Đức, but the Hoa Lư team is still struggling to get the ball into the visitors’ penalty area.

14' No penalty for Ninh Bình

A Ninh Bình player shot inside the box and the ball hit the arm of an SLNA foreign player. The referee reviewed VAR and decided against awarding a penalty to Ninh Bình.

10' Not a goal

From a pass to the right wing, Quang Nho controlled the ball and curled a shot, but unfortunately it lacked the accuracy needed to become a goal for Ninh Bình.

7' Controlling the game

Ninh Bình dominated possession in the opening minutes but failed to create any dangerous chances against SLNA’s goal.

1' Match starts

Starting lineups of both teams

What time is the Ninh Bình vs SLNA match, and where to watch live?

• Match time:6:00 PM, November 5, 2025
• Venue:Ninh Bình Stadium
• Tournament:V-League 2025/26
• Broadcast channels:FP T Play, VTV5

Key information before the match Ninh Bình vs SLNA

After a 1-1 draw against Becamex TP.HCM, Ninh Bình showed clear weaknesses in finishing despite controlling the game fully. Coach Gerard Albadalejo’s team knows that if they don’t improve their chance conversion, they risk losing their advantage to CAHN, who trail by only one point and have a game in hand.

Therefore, entering Round 10 of the 2025/26 V-League, Ninh Bình’s sole objective is to secure all three points against SLNA, a struggling team fighting near the bottom of the table.

With home advantage and stable form, Ninh Bình has every reason to aim for victory, especially as SLNA under coach Văn Sỹ Sơn continues to search for identity and mainly focuses on defense.

SLNA’s recent run of three draws in four matches, all 1-1, demonstrates their defensive solidity but also exposes major attacking limitations.

Given the current context, Ninh Bình understands that any slip-up now could cost them the top spot. A win over SLNA would not only consolidate coach Albadalejo’s team’s position but also affirm the ambitions of one of the most determined newcomers in this V-League season.

Predicted lineups for Ninh Bình vs SLNA

• Ninh Bình:Văn Lâm, Marcelino, Thanh Thịnh, Bảo Toàn, Quang Nho, Thành Trung, Đức Chiến, Hoàng Đức, Thanh Bình, Geovane, Daniel.
• SLNA:Văn Bình, Văn Huy, Justin, Văn Cường, Mạnh Quỳnh, Quang Vinh, Nam Hải, Khắc Ngọc, Bá Quyền, Văn Lương, Olaha.