Hosting Nam Dinh Steel Blue after a series of 4 consecutive matches without a win, Hanoi FC is determined to win all 3 points. After many situations of siege, Hanoi FC finally materialized a goal in the 42nd minute. In a corner kick situation, center back Duy Manh jumped high to make a tactical header and Tuan Hai made a tricky header that hit the visitors' net.

Tuan Hai celebrates scoring a goal against Nam Dinh Green Steel. Photo: THIEN BINH

In the following minutes, the match became more exciting when Nam Dinh Steel Blue raised its formation. In the 90+3 minute, Huu Tuan scored against Hanoi FC but the goal was not recognized by the referee due to offside.

With a narrow 1-0 win over Nam Dinh Steel Blue, Hanoi FC rose to 2nd place on the rankings with 19 points, 3 points behind the top team Dong A Thanh Hoa but having played 1 more match.

At Ha Tinh Stadium, Hong Linh Ha Tinh defeated Topenland Binh Dinh 2-1 to temporarily take 4th place on the V-League 2023 rankings with 17 points. At Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong FC defeated Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-0, thereby ranking 5th with 15 points.

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