National Cup: Overcoming the Storm, Nam Dinh Advances to the Semifinals

Nam Dinh Steel Blue achieved a 2-1 win against Da Nang in the quarter-finals, keeping alive their aspiration to clinch the National Cup.

Both SHB Da Nang Club and Nam Dinh Steel Blue Club are eager and striving for victory in the quarter-final clash of the National Cup 2025/26. Coach Le Duc Tuan and his team aim for a win in the Cup competition to gain strong morale boosts for the relegation battle.

For Coach Vu Hong Viet and his team, this side needs a victory to maintain their recent winning streak, while also conquering the remaining Cup of the domestic professional league, after gradually distancing from the goal of successfully defending the V.League 1 championship.

In the first half, fans watching the match witnessed a fast-paced, highly engaging "dance" from both teams. Nam Dinh Steel Blue deployed their strongest lineup to "press" the opponent and achieve the goal of victory.

However, the Han River team played quite fluently, having moments of dominant attack that forced the opponent to struggle defensively through the storm. While playing with high intensity, the home team conceded two consecutive goals in the 28th and 39th minutes, scored by Xuan Son and Akolo from Nam Dinh Steel Blue.

SHB Da Nang Club surged even more powerfully in the second half, opening hopes for a comeback. After several attacking situations, the home team narrowed the gap to 1-2 in the 58th minute thanks to Phi Hoang.

As if fueled with more "energy," Coach Duc Tuan's troops intensified their attacks to seek additional goals. Nam Dinh Steel Blue Club built a defensive wall to protect the score, while also creating several sharp counter-attacking opportunities that did not result in goals. The home team caused the audience to gasp in extreme regret when Phi Hoang's header in stoppage time of the second half hit the crossbar!

SHB Da Nang Club stopped at the National Cup Quarter-finals with a memorable match, showcasing strong fighting spirit. Nam Dinh Steel Blue Club secured their place in the Semifinals to continue pursuing the prestigious title of the domestic league, after having drifted far from the goal of winning the V.League 1 championship.

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Xuan Son scores, Nam Dinh reaches the semifinals of the National Cup 2025/26