On November 10th, Thép Xanh Nam Định and Hanoi FC ended in a 1-1 draw, with a notable moment being Xuân Son’s thoughtful expression following Xuân Mạnh’s spectacular equalizing goal.
On the evening of November 10th, at Thiên Trường Stadium, Thép Xanh Nam Định hosted Hanoi FC in the 11th round of the 2025-2026 V-League season. After a tense 90 minutes, the two teams finished level at 1-1, delivering an emotional experience for the fans present.
As early as the 7th minute, the home team took an unexpected lead. Defender Lucas quickly capitalized on a clearance error by Đậu Văn Toàn from Hanoi. His powerful shot inside the box left goalkeeper Nguyên Mạnh helpless, giving Thép Xanh Nam Định a 1-0 advantage and igniting an exciting match.
However, the match was far from easy for Nam Định. In the 32nd minute, Hanoi FC leveled the score at 1-1. From a precise pass by Hùng Dũng, Xuân Mạnh executed a beautiful volley that curled into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Nguyên Mạnh frozen. This goal was not only a masterpiece by Xuân Mạnh but also electrified the atmosphere in the stadium.
A remarkable highlight was the image of Xuân Son from Thép Xanh Nam Định deep in thought in the standsas he witnessed his team concede following Xuân Mạnh’s stunning strike. Xuân Son’s pensive and regretful expression quickly became the focal point, reflecting the player’s emotions over the team’s conceded goal.
Beyond the match itself, both Xuân Son and Xuân Mạnh have been called up by coach Kim Sang Sik for the upcoming Vietnam national team training camp, preparing for the Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Laos. Xuân Son has just returned from a serious injury, so whether coach Kim Sang Sik will utilize him remains uncertain.
The 1-1 draw caused Thép Xanh Nam Định to fall behind in the lower group on the standings, while Hanoi FC also failed to advance in the upper group. The match left many memorable moments, especially Xuân Son’s emotional expression, vividly illustrating the mixed feelings on Vietnamese football fields.