HAGL 1-1 Thanh Hoa: Dinh Quang Kiet's equalizer in the 90+10 minute.

In the 90+10th minute at Pleiku Stadium, young central defender Dinh Quang Kiet rose high to head the ball into the net, scoring his first professional goal to help HAGL secure a point, ending the match with a 1-1 draw against Thanh Hoa in Round 11 of the V.League 2025/26. Thanh Hoa squandered the victory right before the final whistle, and coach Choi Won-kwon could not hide his disappointment.

Dinh Quang Kiet's equalizer in the 90+10 minute.

In the final seconds, the 1.95m tall HAGL player chose his position perfectly and headed the ball into the net against Thanh Hoa in the 90+10th minute. This goal not only secured a 1-1 draw but also marked the first goal of Dinh Quang Kiet's professional career.

Thanh Hoa missed out on 3 points, and the voice from the technical area.

Coach Choi Won-kwon acknowledged his team's good performance in Pleiku: "I consider this a good match for Thanh Hoa FC. It's a shame we lost two points with only seconds left in the game. HAGL played with focus until the very last minute, and I appreciate that."

He emphasized the preparation and tactical intent that had been demonstrated, but acknowledged the team needed to improve its management of crucial moments: "We needed clearer direction and guidance in the final minutes. I respect all referee decisions, but it's hard to swallow this result."

Tactical perspective: managing injury time

Coach Choi's statement highlights the importance of the final stages of the match. In injury time, the ability to maintain focus, clear instructions from the technical area, and coordination within the team often determine the outcome. HAGL maintained their focus until the very last moment – ​​something Coach Choi himself acknowledged – while Thanh Hoa missed the opportunity to seal the game as they wished.

From a game management perspective, details such as tempo, handling of aerial situations, and positional organization at crucial moments are the fine line between three points and one point. This is also the essence of the message that Coach Choi mentioned: "clearer guidance and direction are needed in the final minutes."

Key figures

• Score: HAGL 1-1 Thanh Hoa
• Tournament: Round 11 V.League 2025/26
• Location: Pleiku Stadium
• HAGL's equalizer: 90+10th minute
• Goalscorer: Dinh Quang Kiet (young center-back), 1.95m tall, first goal of his professional career.

Impact and forward

With only one point left in Pleiku, Thanh Hoa remains in the middle of the table and faces many difficulties in the coming period. Coach Choi Won-kwon frankly addressed the need for resources to stabilize and improve performance: "Right now, Thanh Hoa Club needs a sponsor to improve the situation and aim for better results."

This draw ended with two contrasting outcomes: HAGL secured a point thanks to a late goal, while Thanh Hoa learned a valuable lesson about preserving their advantage in injury time.