Dinh Viet Tu volleyed, The Cong Viettel beat Thanh Hoa 1-0
The 63rd minute volley helped The Cong Viettel win 1-0 at Dong A Thanh Hoa, returning to the top 3 and 3 points behind Ninh Binh; Viet Tu admitted that the goal was 50% technique, 50% luck.
In the 63rd minute, at Dong A Thanh Hoa Stadium, a moment was enough to change the situation: the ball bounced to the edge of the penalty area and Dinh Viet Tu - a defender born in 1992, who used to play for the Thanh team - launched an impromptu volley, sending the ball into the top corner of the goal. The home team's goalkeeper stood and watched, The Cong Viettel won 1-0 in a difficult and calculating match.
The moment that unlocked the deadlock
The goal came from a rare second ball situation, when the home defense had not yet closed the gap at the edge of the penalty area. Viet Tu chose a quick landing point, a difficult position but finished decisively – a volley sent the ball hard and precise into the top corner. With just one move, the tight game was broken, and the minimal advantage was enough to decide the outcome.
The humility of the old Thanh people
After the match, Viet Tu emphasized the team spirit and competitive attitude of The Cong Viettel: “Today the whole team played with a very high determination. Before going on the field, everyone encouraged each other to fight with all their might to catch up with the teams at the top of the rankings.”
Talking about the decisive volley against his former team, he frankly said: “I didn’t think too much when I shot. It was a natural reflex, and luck was on my side. This goal was probably 50% technique and 50% luck.”
Three valuable points in a difficult match
On a pitch where the home team played with discipline, The Cong Viettel needed a personal moment to make a difference. The kick in the 63rd minute both showed off the finishing technique of the 1992 defender and reflected the collective concentration in a match with little space and margin for error.
Impact on the race
The victory brought The Cong Viettel back to the top 3, narrowing the gap with the leading team Ninh Binh to 3 points. Ninh Binh is undefeated, but as Viet Tu said, the season is still long and opportunities are still open for chasing teams. In the next round, The Cong Viettel will meet PVF-CAND.
Key Information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tournament | V.League 2025/26 - Round 9 |
| Location | Dong A Thanh Hoa Stadium |
| Score | Thanh Hoa 0-1 The Cong Viettel |
| Minute of scoring | 63 |
| Goal scorer | Dinh Viet Tu |
| Position on the chart | The Cong Viettel returns to top 3, 3 points behind Ninh Binh |
| Noteworthy comments | “A goal is 50% technique, 50% luck” – Dinh Viet Tu |
Selected statistics
- Result: Thanh Hoa 0-1 The Cong Viettel.
- Decisive goal: Dinh Viet Tu, minute 63.
- Position: The Cong Viettel in top 3; 3 points behind Ninh Binh.
- Note: Ninh Binh is undefeated.
In a season where every moment can shape the race, Viet Tu's volley is both an aesthetic highlight and a message about The Cong Viettel's competitive spirit: calmly waiting for opportunities and punishing errors with quality of handling.
