Van Hau scores a spectacular goal from midfield, as CAHN comes from behind to beat Thanh Hoa 3-1.

In a dramatic V-League match, Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) demonstrated their mettle as a championship contender by coming from behind to defeat Thanh Hoa 3-1. The biggest highlight of the match was a moment of genius from Doan Van Hau with a spectacular long-range shot from nearly 50 meters, completely changing the course of the game.

The deadlock and mistakes in the defense.

Possessing a strong squad and aiming to maintain their top spot in the league, CAHN wasted no time pushing forward right from the opening whistle. Quang Hải's mobility and Văn Hậu's runs down the flanks allowed the visitors to completely control the midfield. However, before their strikers could find the net, they suffered a setback from an individual error.

In the 29th minute, Dinh Bac made a careless back pass, inadvertently putting his team's goal under serious threat. Taking advantage of Quang Hai's unexpected slip, Damoth Thongkhamsavath of Thanh Hoa surged forward. His shot hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced into the net, giving Thanh Hoa a surprising lead.

Trailing behind, CAHN launched a strong comeback but were thwarted by the excellent performance of goalkeeper Xuan Hoang. The Thanh Hoa custodian made a spectacular save, blocking Alan's close-range header in the 36th minute, preserving the home team's slender lead before halftime.

The turning point from the penalty spot and Van Hau's moment of genius.

In the second half, the relentless pressure from the visiting team finally paid off. In the 54th minute, Alan's shot, following a pass from Dinh Bac, struck defender Van Loi's hand inside the penalty area. From the penalty spot, foreign striker Alan made no mistake to bring the game back to a tie in the 56th minute.

With the pressure lifted, one of the most impressive moments of the season came in the 66th minute. Noticing goalkeeper Xuan Hoang had advanced too far from his goal, Doan Van Hau decided to take a daring shot from near the halfway line. The ball traced a perfect curve before nestling neatly into the net, rendering the Thanh Hoa goalkeeper's attempt to retreat futile.

The resilience of the leading team and the drama of VAR.

With nothing left to lose, Thanh Hoa were forced to push forward in search of an equalizer, but that's when they fell into the visitors' counter-attack trap. In the 81st minute, captain Quang Hai demonstrated his class with a burst of speed down the right wing before delivering a perfect cross. Alan was in the right place at the right time, comfortably finishing to complete his brace and seal a 3-1 victory for CAHN.

The final minutes of the match were dramatic, marked by the intervention of VAR technology. CAHN's new signing, Vitao, nearly received a direct red card after a dangerous foul, but after reviewing the footage, referee Ngo Duy Lan reduced it to a yellow card. Conversely, Thanh Hoa's faint hopes were dashed when young talent Ngoc My unfortunately slipped in the decisive moment of the 88th minute.

Match statistics

• Score:Thanh Hoa 1-3 CAHN
• Goals:
  • Thanh Hoa: Damoth Thongkhamsavath (28')
  • CAHN: Alan (56' pen, 81'), Doan Van Hau (66')