On the evening of October 20, in the qualifying round of the 2024-2025 National Cup, Phu Dong Ninh Binh club won against Ho Chi Minh City on penalties with a score of 4-3.
Before that, the two teams drew 0-0 after official playing time.
Notably, in the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Dang Van Lam successfully blocked two shots from HCMC players to bring victory to Phu Dong Ninh Binh.
After the match, Dang Van Lam celebrated excitedly with his teammates and made a special gesture towards his wife Yen Xuan and family members sitting in the stands of Thong Nhat Stadium.
He made a "pregnant belly" gesture towards Yen Xuan. It is known that Van Lam's wife is pregnant with their first child.
In the stands, Yen Xuan and his family members also cheered enthusiastically. They even prepared a large banner to encourage him to compete.
In the match at Thong Nhat Stadium on the evening of October 20, Van Lam also impressed the head coach of the Vietnamese team, Mr. Kim Sang-sik (a Korean coach) who was in attendance.
Phu Dong Ninh Binh's opponent in the 1/8 round of the 2024-2025 National Cup is Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
