Viettel Sports team defeated Hanoi Police after a dramatic penalty shootout; Ronaldo recreated his wonder goal against Juventus.
Viettel Sports team defeated CAHN after a dramatic penalty shootout; Hong Linh Ha Tinh youth team secured promotion to the national second division; Ronaldo recreated his wonder goal against Juventus... these are some of the notable sports news stories from the past 24 hours.
The Cong Viettel defeated CAHN after a dramatic penalty shootout.
Viettel FC secured a place in the quarter-finals of the National Cup after defeating CAHN 4-3 on penalties. Coach Velizar Popov praised the victory and called their opponent the strongest team in Vietnam.
The Round of 16 match in the National Cup unfolded with dramatic twists. CAHN took the lead thanks to a goal from Le Van Do. However, their advantage was short-lived as The Cong Viettel equalized at the end of the first half after an own goal by goalkeeper Cao Padent Quang Vinh following a header from Wesley.
In the second half, the game continued to be open. In the 77th minute, Stefan Mauk restored CAHN's lead with a close-range tap-in. Just when victory seemed within reach, the police team suffered a major setback when center-back Dinh Trong received a direct red card in the 83rd minute, leaving them playing with ten men for the final minutes.
Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, The Cong Viettel pressed forward in attack, and their efforts paid off. In the 90th minute, Hugo Gomes fouled Van Khang inside the penalty area, earning a penalty for the home team. From the penalty spot, striker Lucao made no mistake, securing a 2-2 draw and forcing the match to be decided by a penalty shootout.
In the tense penalty shootout, the The Cong Viettel players showed greater composure, successfully converting 4 out of their 5 shots. Meanwhile, on the CAHN side, two players, Cao Padent Quang Vinh and Stefan Mauk, were unable to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
Ultimately, The Cong Viettel won 4-3 on penalties, officially securing their place in the quarter-finals of the National Cup. Their next opponent will be SHB Da Nang.
Speaking after the match, Viettel's coach Velizar Popov couldn't hide his joy. He highly praised his team's victory, especially for overcoming a strong opponent like CAHN.
"This was an important match for us, a particularly good game tactically, and most importantly, we advanced to the next round. For me, CAHN is the strongest team in the Vietnamese professional league, so I feel great. The players performed well, especially tactically," the Bulgarian strategist shared.
Hong Linh Ha Tinh youth team earns promotion to the National Second Division.
Concluding the 2025 National Third Division Football League, the Hong Linh Ha Tinh youth team excellently topped Group B, thereby securing a ticket to the National Second Division in 2026.
The 2025 National Third Division Football League will take place from October 26th to November 23rd, featuring 17 teams from across the country. The Hong Linh Ha Tinh youth team will participate with a total of 25 players from the U19 and U17 Hong Linh Ha Tinh teams, under the name of the Ha Tinh Sports Training and Competition Center.
Placed in Group B alongside teams such as Dak Lak Youth, Thong Nhat - TPG Youth, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City Youth, and Khanh Hoa Sports Technical Training Center, the Ha Tinh players performed excellently, securing 4 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss.
Despite having the same number of points as Khanh Hoa Youth team, Ha Tinh had a better goal difference, so they topped Group B and officially secured promotion to the National Second Division in 2026.
With consistent performance, tenacious fighting spirit, and thorough preparation, the young Hong Linh Ha Tinh team promises to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the Second Division next year.
Ronaldo recreates his wonder goal against Juventus.
In the early hours of November 24th, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal to help Al Nassr defeat Al Khaleej 4-1 in Round 9 of the Saudi Pro League.
In the 90+6th minute, Ronaldo positioned himself to receive a cross from the right wing by Nawaf Boushal, before unleashing a powerful shot that nestled into the top corner of the net, giving the opposing goalkeeper no chance to save it.
Ronaldo marked his 954th goal in the most impressive way possible. Outside Al Nassr's dugout, many teammates clutched their heads, clearly astonished by the superstar's top-class finish.
Ronaldo's spectacular goal also caused a stir on social media. Fans unanimously expressed their admiration and suggested that Ronaldo would be the winner of the Puskas Award next year.
On his personal page, Ronaldo also reposted the video of his 10th goal in the SPL this season with the caption: "The best commentator wins."
Ronaldo's moment of brilliance, along with goals from Joao Felix, Wesley, and Sadio Mane, helped Al Nassr secure a resounding home victory. After nine matches, coach Jorge Jesus's team has a perfect 27 points and is now four points ahead of second-placed Al Hilal.
In the next round, Al Nassr will only have to face Al Najma, the team currently at the bottom of the league table. This is a good opportunity for Ronaldo and Felix to further increase their goalscoring tally and create an exciting race for the top scorer award in the Saudi Arabian National League.
The decision caused outrage on the day Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in La Liga.
Both of Real Madrid's goals against Elche on the morning of November 24th were controversial.
In the 78th minute, Jude Bellingham rose high to head the ball, but it grazed the English midfielder's hand before Dean Huijsen put it into the net. According to the rules, any handball resulting in a goal, whether accidental or intentional, is disallowed. Despite this, both the referee and the VAR team remained silent.
In the 87th minute, Vinicius charged in, his shin hitting goalkeeper Inaki Pena in the face, causing him to bleed. This collision led to Real's equalizer, making the score 2-2.
Slow-motion video shows that Vinicius did not touch the ball at all. This means he fouled the opposing goalkeeper within the 5.5-meter box. The home team's player asked referee Maeso to consult VAR, but only received a shake of the head.
On social media, fans expressed their outrage at the refereeing team's decisions. "Scandal," "Shame," and "VAR team bribed" were some of the phrases fans used to describe Real Madrid's draw.
Real Madrid benefited from the refereeing decisions immediately following President Florentino Perez's critical remarks about Barcelona.
"The quality of Spanish referees is truly unacceptable. It's shameful that FIFA didn't select any of the 35 Spanish referees for the recent Club World Cup. And of course, it's also unacceptable that Barcelona paid the Vice President of the Referees' Committee more than 8 million Euros for at least seventeen years," Perez declared.
The point helped Real reclaim the top spot, but now the gap between them and Barcelona is only one point.
