The match between Dong Nai and Cong An Hanoi takes place at Binh Phuoc stadium at 6 pm on September 20, within the framework of round 3 of V.League 2026-2027.
Although the field appeared many puddles due to rain, the two teams still entered the game quite openly. Hanoi Police soon created an opportunity when Leo Artur slotted a through ball for Brayan Perea to escape and face goalkeeper Van Phong, but this striker could not finish successfully.
Dong Nai also responded immediately afterwards. Andrei Ivan dribbled past two Hanoi Police players before unleashing a shot that went wide of the goal.
The turning point of the match came in the 15th minute. In a dispute near the touchline, Van Son had a situation of elbowing Dinh Bac and received a direct red card. Dong Nai had to play with 10 people for most of the remaining time.
Hanoi Police immediately increased pressure. Viet Anh, Pendant Quang Vinh and Frans Putros had chances but could not put the ball into the net. Dong Nai's defense still stood firm until the end of the first half.
After the break, the pressure from the away team increased. In the first minute of the second half, Thanh Long made a cross into the penalty area for Alan to jump high and head, opening the score for Cong An Hanoi.
Just a few minutes later, the away team continued to exploit the gap when Dong Nai had to focus their strength on defense. Brayan Perea scored to increase the score to 2-0 before Thanh Long completed his attacking streak with the third goal. Hanoi Police scored 3 goals in just about 6 minutes, thereby almost deciding the match.
Coach Nguyen Viet Thang brought Cong Phuong on to find a change. This striker had a chance from a free kick but the shot went wide of the post. Dong Nai still tried to find a consolation goal.
In the 76th minute, Dinh Bac skillfully handled in the penalty area, passing Van Khoa and goalkeeper Van Phong, but Tan Sinh intervened in time, preventing the opponent from scoring more goals.
In the end, Hanoi Police won against Dong Nai 3-0. This result helps coach Mano Polking's team maintain a winning streak after 3 rounds. Meanwhile, Dong Nai continues to have no points after the first 3 matches of the season.
