V.League 2026: Hanoi FC Comeback to Beat HCMC in Seven-Goal Thriller

Tens of thousands of spectators at Hang Day Stadium witnessed one of the most dramatic matches of V.League 2026 as Hanoi FC came from behind to defeat HCMC FC 4-3. The visitors took a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes thanks to a brace from Ho Tan Tai, but the hosts fought back strongly. Nguyen Van Quyet scored a brilliant free kick in the 35th minute to reduce the deficit. Early in the second half, Nguyen Cong Phuong tapped in from close range to make it 2-2. HCMC regained the lead after a scramble in the box (62'), but just three minutes later, a goal from Geovane Magno leveled the score again. In the 82nd minute, Van Quyet completed his double to seal a 4-3 win for Hanoi. Coach Daiki Iwamasa said: 'This was a match of character; the players believed in each other until the end.' Meanwhile, HCMC coach Phung Thanh Phuong admitted his defense lacked focus at crucial moments. The win lifts Hanoi FC to third place in the standings, while HCMC drops to eighth. With seven goals and thrilling action, the Hanoi–Saigon derby once again proved the appeal of V.League.