Round 15 of the 2024-2025 National First Division witnessed Phu Dong Ninh Binh's first draw. Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team was held to a 1-1 draw by Hoa Binh, thereby disrupting the winning streak since the beginning of the season.
However, this result did not affect Ninh Binh's ranking when they continued to lead with 43 points.
Meanwhile, the second place in the group is still Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc with 36 points. 1 goal and 1 assist from striker Cong Phuong helped this team defeat Dong Thap to catch up in the promotion race.
Ranked 3rd is PVF-CAND with 30 points, but played 1 match less than the 2 teams above. Therefore, coach Thach Bao Khanh's team still has a chance to compete fairly.
The remaining two positions in the top 5 are Ba Ria Vung Tau (17 points) and Dong Thap (16 points). They are considered the "nghe ngan" teams in the rest of the tournament.
Ho Chi Minh City Youth is in 6th place after a 0-0 draw with Dong Nai. This result also helped Dong Nai rise to 7th place and temporarily escape the "red light" group.
Khanh Hoa has the same 13 points but is behind due to a lower goal difference. The coastal city team needs to make a lot of effort if they do not want to fall into a fierce relegation race.
The 3 dangerous locations at the moment are Long An (12 points), Hue (11 points) and Hoa Binh (10 points).
