Tien Linh caused Viettel sorrow with a goal more valuable than gold.

(Football results) - Just when Viettel thought they had secured the win following Nham Manh Dung's opening goal, they let two points slip away as Tien Linh shone at a crucial time in round 25 of the V-League.

An exciting clash between CA Hanoi and Viettel took place in V-League round 25, ending in a 1-1 draw after an emotional 90 minutes. The army team held the advantage from the first half thanks to Nham Manh Dung's strike, but Tien Linh became the home side's hero with a late equalizer.

Right from the kickoff, both sides played at high speed and created an open, attacking game. CA Hanoi had the crowd erupting in the 7th minute when Paulo headed the ball into Viettel's net from a left-wing corner. However, the hosts' joy was short-lived as the referee ruled the striker offside.

The turning point came from a narrow escape that helped Viettel quickly refocus. The visitors tightened their formation, launched counterattacks using their midfield's mobility, and gradually controlled the game's tempo. This adjustment set the stage for the opening goal and laid the foundation for the match dominance Viettel enjoyed for most of the contest.

In the 35th minute, the army team's efforts were richly rewarded. From an effective attacking move, Nham Manh Dung showed sharp positioning before firing a decisive shot past the opposing goalkeeper to put Viettel ahead. The goal gave the away side an extra boost of confidence and a significant psychological advantage.

For the remainder of the first half and most of the second, Viettel maintained a fairly proactive game. Their short passes and good ball control helped them limit pressure from CA Hanoi significantly. Meanwhile, the home team struggled to connect between the lines, often leaving their attacking players without the ball.

Nevertheless, as the match wound down towards the final minutes, CA Hanoi began to increase the pressure in search of an equalizer. The hosts pushed forward, made full use of long balls, and continuously pressured Viettel's defense. That persistence finally paid off in the 85th minute.

From a sharp central combination that disrupted the opposing defense, Tien Linh appeared at the right moment to fire a precise shot, bringing the game back to square one. The precious goal from the home striker made stoppage time tense, but neither side managed to convert their chances for another goal. The 1-1 draw not only allowed CA Hanoi to keep a point at home but also marked Viettel's second consecutive draw after a similar result against PVF-CAND.