Despite losing points against the Malaysian club, Nam Dinh still proudly advanced to the semifinals of the Southeast Asian tournament.

(Football results) - Despite the absence of Nguyễn Xuân Son and failing to capitalize on several opportunities, Nam Dinh still drew 1-1 with Johor DT on home ground, earning a place in the Shopee Cup 2025/26 semifinals.

On the evening of February 5 (Vietnam time), Nam Dinh hosted Johor Darul Ta'zim FC at Thiên Trường Stadium in the final group stage match of the Shopee Cup 2025/26. Without registering their top striker Nguyễn Xuân Son, the Nam team still played competitively and ended the match in a 1-1 draw, thereby securing first place in the group and advancing to the semifinals.

Right after the kickoff, Nam Dinh took the initiative with a high tempo. In the 6th minute, Johor DT responded with a close-range shot from a left-wing cross, but the home defense quickly cleared the danger. Nam Dinh also created notable chances: in the 14th minute, Lâm Ti Phông made a speedy run but Johor DT’s goalkeeper came out to handle it cleanly; by the 40th minute, Văn Vĩ had space to shoot on a fast counterattack but his shot was too weak.

Nam Dinh’s continuous pressure paid off in the 33rd minute. Cesar made a determined run into the penalty area, forcing a foul from the visiting defender. From the penalty spot, Cesar failed to beat Johor DT’s goalkeeper, but Văn Vĩ quickly followed up to score the rebound, putting Nam Dinh ahead 1-0. The first half ended with the home team in the lead.

In the second half, Nam Dinh continued to have chances to extend their lead. In the 53rd minute, VAR intervened after a handball in Johor DT’s penalty area, awarding a penalty to the home side. However, Percy Tau was unable to convert the spot-kick. In the 66th minute, Văn Vĩ missed another opportunity when facing the goalkeeper, attempting a chip shot that went over the crossbar. At the 75th minute, Lâm Ti Phông broke through but was ruled offside.

The wastefulness cost Nam Dinh in the 87th minute. Dijk raised his hand to block a free-kick, prompting the referee to point to the penalty spot. Although Nguyên Mạnh guessed the right direction, Bergson’s decisive shot helped Johor DT equalize 1-1.

No further goals were scored in stoppage time. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Nam Dinh finishing the group stage with 13 points, two more than their opponents, confidently advancing to the semifinals as group leaders.

90+8': FULL TIME!!!

Nam Dinh 1-1 Johor DT.

90': 7 minutes added time in the second half

87': Johor DT equalizes to 1-1

Dijk raised his hand to block a free-kick from a Johor player, leading the referee to immediately award a penalty. Despite Nguyên Mạnh guessing correctly, he could not stop Bergson’s powerful shot.

75': Offside

Lâm Ti Phông broke through to face the Johor DT goalkeeper, but the referee promptly flagged for offside.

66': Văn Vĩ misses a chance

Văn Vĩ broke free facing the goalkeeper, but instead of a clean finish, he chose to chip the ball, which went over the crossbar.

53': Nam Dinh misses a penalty

A Johor defender handled the ball inside the penalty area, and after VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty to Nam Dinh. However, Percy Tau failed to overcome the opposing goalkeeper in the subsequent spot-kick.

46': SECOND HALF BEGINS

40+5': HALF TIME

Nam Dinh temporarily leads Johor DT 1-0.

40': No goal

Nam Dinh launched a sharp counterattack, Văn Vĩ had space to shoot but his effort was too soft, causing no trouble for the opposing defense.

33': GOAL... Nam Dinh opens the scoring

Cesar made a determined run into the penalty box, forcing a Johor defender to commit a foul. From the penalty spot, he failed to beat the goalkeeper, but Văn Vĩ quickly reacted to score the rebound.

14': Missed chance

Lâm Ti Phông made a very fast run, but Johor’s goalkeeper rushed out in time and handled the ball cleanly.

6': Dangerous

A cross came in from the left flank, a Johor player attempted a close-range shot but was stopped by the home defense, and the ball was cleared.

1': Kickoff

Nam Dinh started with the ball.

Nam Dinh starting lineup

When and where is the Nam Dinh vs Johor DT match?

• Date:7:30 PM today, February 5
• Competition:Group stage - ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26
• Stadium:Thiên Trường, Nam Dinh.

Expected lineups Nam Dinh vs Johor DT

• Nam Dinh:Nguyên Mạnh, Walber, Romulo, Lucao, Văn Kiên, Tuấn Anh, Caio, Dijks, Tau, Xuân Son, Văn Vĩ.
• Johor DT:Hazmi, Aketxe, Arribas, Bergson, Corbin-Org, Fazail, Figueiredo, Israfilov, Nene, Syahmi, Teto.

Match preview Nam Dinh vs Johor DT

Nam Dinh recently suffered a disappointing draw in their V.League return match at Thanh Hoa. Despite taking an early two-goal lead, defensive lapses caused them to drop points and settle for a single point. This result further set Nam Dinh back in the V.League title race. Having already been eliminated from the AFC Cup 2, National Cup, and with limited chances in the V.League, the ASEAN Club Championship is now seen as the most important tournament for Nam Dinh to pursue a trophy this season.

On the other hand, Johor DT continues to assert itself as one of Southeast Asia’s strongest clubs. The Malaysian side not only dominates their domestic league but also regularly participates in the AFC Champions League. Despite this being their first ASEAN Club Championship appearance, Johor DT easily secured a semifinal berth, demonstrating their superior class and consistency.

Back on home soil, Nam Dinh is expected to focus all efforts on the regional competition, having few objectives left in the V.League. Although Johor DT boasts a streak of 10 consecutive wins across all competitions, the home advantage and strong determination could enable Nam Dinh to make a difference and aim for a crucial victory.