Ninh Binh wins convincingly 3-0 on the first day of the new year: A strong impression from the new players.
With a brace from Fred Friday and a goal from young talent Quang Vinh, Ninh Binh FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Ho Chi Minh City Youth, affirming their determination in the championship race.
On the afternoon of February 22nd, Ninh Binh Club had a convincing start to the new year with a 3-0 victory against Ho Chi Minh City Youth Team. This friendly match, which served as a test of strength, not only yielded a positive result but also provided a stage for new signings to prove their worth just before the return of the V.League.
The rookies shine brightly at Hoa Lu.
The biggest highlight in the capital city team's victory was the rapid integration of the new players. Striker Fred Friday proved his killer instinct with a superb brace. The remaining goal was scored by young player Tran Quang Vinh, who recently transferred from Dong A Thanh Hoa.
The outstanding performances of the duo Fred Friday and Quang Vinh have given the coaching staff extremely positive signals. In particular, Quang Vinh (born in 2005) has shown great potential in his positioning and high-pressure pressing. Furthermore, the inclusion of Le Duc Phat adds depth to the squad and strengthens tactical discipline for the long road ahead.
Iron discipline and the ambition to chase the top spot.
The current success stems from the team's extremely serious preparation. Ninh Binh demonstrated a high level of professionalism by being the last team to disband their training camp (on the morning of the 29th of Tet) and the earliest to reconvene (on the 4th day of Tet). This thorough preparation was essential to maintain the ball control and physical fitness of the key players.
In the 2025/26 V.League season, Ninh Binh currently sits second in the standings with 27 points after 13 matches. Although they are 2 points behind league leaders Hanoi Police and have played two more games, their consistent performance and quality new players give the Ninh Binh team confidence in their chances of competing for the championship.
A crucial challenge at Thien Truong
The victory against Ho Chi Minh City Youth Team provided an important psychological boost, helping the players regain their rhythm. The real challenge will come on March 1st, when Ninh Binh faces a potentially difficult away match against Nam Dinh Green Steel in Round 14.
With the championship race fiercely contested, every match from this point onwards is like a final. The rapid integration of the new recruits is expected to help the team from the ancient capital create a surprise in the decisive phase of the season.
