2 – 2
“Lâm Ti Phông gives Nam Định the perfect start with an early breakthrough”
PivotalĐông Á Thanh Hoá salvaged a crucial point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Thép Xanh Nam Định after appearing dead and buried at 2-0 down. Nam Định looked dominant in the first half through Lâm Ti Phông's early opener and Brenner's clinical finish, but their defensive composure cracked under sustained pressure. Dinh Huyen Nguyen sparked the comeback just before halftime, and the hosts completed their recovery when Dương Thanh Hào's unfortunate own goal leveled the match with 11 minutes remaining. The result leaves both teams locked in mid-table mediocrity, but Thanh Hoá will feel they've gained vital momentum after showing remarkable character to fight back from a two-goal deficit.