The Cong Viettel 0-1 CAHN: Stoppage-Time Goal Decides Hanoi Derby

The Hanoi derby between The Cong Viettel and CAHN in round 10 of the LPBank V.League 2026/27 ended with maximum drama. In the 90+4th minute, CAHN scored the decisive goal through a header from midfielder Stefan Mauk, following a cross from substitute Le Van Do. This victory propelled CAHN forward in the top-group race, while The Cong Viettel rued their missed chances after playing with a man advantage for over 26 minutes. The match took place at Hang Day Stadium with passionate support. Both teams fielded a 4-3-3 formation, a tactical symmetry that led to a tightly contested game. The Cong Viettel started with five foreign players: Kyle Colonna, Paulo Tapeu, Wesley Nata, Andre Luiz, and Lucas Ribamar. On the other side, CAHN featured quality names such as Doan Van Hau, Viet Anh, Quang Hai, along with foreign players Adou Minh, Stefan Mauk, Kevin Pham Ba, and Perea. The first half proceeded at a slow tempo. According to expert analysis, The Cong Viettel deliberately played cautiously to avoid conceding early in the derby. CAHN also did not rush, making the opening 45 minutes pass without many dangerous chances. In the second half, The Cong Viettel pushed higher and increased pressure. In the 68th minute, a turning point occurred: CAHN left-back Doan Van Hau committed a dangerous foul on an opponent. After consulting VAR, referee Ngo Duy Lan showed a straight red card, leaving CAHN with 10 men. It seemed The Cong Viettel would exploit the numerical advantage. However, CAHN organized a disciplined defense. They dropped deep, protected the central channel, and ceded only the flanks. The Cong Viettel created some opportunities, most notably a header in the 75th minute that failed to beat goalkeeper Nguyen Filip. The more they pushed, the more space they left behind. In the 90+2nd minute, CAHN earned a free kick on the left wing. Le Van Do delivered an accurate cross to the far post, where Stefan Mauk arrived to head the ball into the net. The stadium erupted. The goal came from two substitutes, showcasing squad depth and astute substitutions by coach Polking. Coach Polking said after the match: "We showed extraordinary fighting spirit. Despite being down a man, the players stuck to the tactics and capitalized on the only chance. This win is a reward for resilience." Meanwhile, The Cong Viettel coach Popov expressed disappointment: "We had the man advantage but could not score. This is a big lesson in seizing opportunities and game management." Tactically, the match exposed The Cong's weakness against deep defenses when facing 10 men. Conversely, CAHN demonstrated maturity and composure under pressure. This victory gives CAHN a significant advantage in the title race, while The Cong must quickly regroup. For Doan Van Hau, the red card means at least a 2-3 match suspension, affecting CAHN's left flank. However, the derby win eases some of the concern. The atmosphere in the stands was electric throughout the 90 minutes. CAHN fans celebrated wildly, while The Cong supporters left quietly. The derby once again affirmed the appeal of Vietnamese football, where every plan can collapse in an instant.