The most bizarre goal in Vietnamese football appeared at the beginning of 2026

Goalkeeper Nguyễn Tiến Tạo (Xuân Thiện Phú Thọ) recently went through the worst game of his career due to an unheard-of error against Quy Nhơn United.

In the match held on the afternoon of February 7, Quy Nhơn United hosted Phú Thọ at their home ground and secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Đào Gia Việt and Nguyễn Đức Hữu. However, the highlight of the game was not the scoreline but the extremely rare opening goal that stunned everyone.

The situation unfolded when Đào Gia Việt penetrated the penalty area. Goalkeeper Tiến Tạo deliberately performed several distracting moves, as if preparing to catch the ball securely. Yet, in a moment of poor judgment, the gloves of the 1991-born keeper lightly touched the ball, accidentally turning his defensive effort into a costly mistake.

Immediately, Gia Việt seized the chance, pressed to steal the ball surprising Tiến Tạo, then calmly scored into the empty net. The play was quick but left all players on the field and spectators astonished. This incident is considered unique in Vietnamese football.

Not only unusual in nature, this conceded goal also represents one of the most bitter and inexplicable moments of the 2025/26 First Division season so far, occurring just before the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.

After the win, Quy Nhơn United rose to 5th place on the table with 14 points after 9 rounds. In contrast, Xuân Thiện Phú Thọ continues to struggle, standing 9th with only 9 points and facing many challenges ahead.