HAGL 1-1 Thanh Hoa: Dinh Quang Kiet's 90+10 equalizer

In the 90+10 minute at Pleiku Stadium, young midfielder Dinh Quang Kiet jumped high to head the ball, scoring his first goal in his professional career to help HAGL retain 1 point, ending the 1-1 draw with Thanh Hoa in round 11 of V.League 2025/26. Thanh Hoa dropped the victory right before the final whistle, and coach Choi Won-kwon could not hide his regret.

Dinh Quang Kiet's 90+10 equalizer

In the final seconds, the 1m95 tall player of HAGL chose the right spot and headed the ball into Thanh Hoa's net in the 90+10 minute. This goal not only tied the score 1-1 but also marked the first goal in Dinh Quang Kiet's professional career.

Thanh Hoa missed 3 points and voices from the technical area

Coach Choi Won-kwon acknowledged that his team played well in Pleiku: “I think this was a good match for Thanh Hoa Club. It was a pity that we lost 2 points with just a few seconds left. HAGL played with concentration until the last minute, and I appreciate them for that.”

He stressed that preparation and tactical intent were shown, but admitted the team needed to improve their management of sensitive moments: “We needed clearer direction and direction in the final minutes. I respect all the referee’s decisions, but it is difficult to swallow this result.”

Tactical angle: managing extra time

Coach Choi’s statement shows that the focus is on the final stages of the match. In the extra minutes, the ability to maintain concentration, clear instructions from the technical area and coordination within the team often decide the result. HAGL maintained their concentration until the last moment – ​​something that Coach Choi himself acknowledged – while Thanh Hoa missed the opportunity to end the match as they wanted.

From a game management perspective, details like tempo, handling of high balls and positioning at crucial moments can make the difference between 3 points and 1 point. That is also the message behind the “need for clearer direction and direction in the final minutes” that Coach Choi mentioned.

Key numbers

• Score: HAGL 1-1 Thanh Hoa
• Tournament: Round 11 V.League 2025/26
• Location: Pleiku Stadium
• HAGL's equalizer: minute 90+10
• Goal scorer: Dinh Quang Kiet (young central defender), 1m95 tall, first goal in his professional career

Impact and Forward

With 1 point leaving Pleiku, Thanh Hoa continues to stand in the middle of the rankings and face many difficulties in the coming period. Coach Choi Won-kwon frankly mentioned 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 slices: HAGL kept 1 point with a late moment, while Thanh Hoa received an expensive lesson on how to preserve advantages in extra time.