Hot Vietnamese football news today 25/7: Dinh Bac receives a perfect score; SHB Da Nang recruits a former Atletico Madrid striker

Today's top Vietnamese football news 25/7: Dinh Bac awarded perfect points; SHB Da Nang acquires a former Atletico Madrid striker

Dinh Bac earns a perfect rating

Dinh Bac became the first player to be given a perfect 10.0 rating by the statistics website Sofascore at the 2026 ASEAN Cup after his brilliant performance in Vietnam's 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste.

The striker born in 2004 scored a hat-trick, making a major contribution to Vietnam's smooth start in their title defense. Not only did he shine with three goals, but Dinh Bac also worked tirelessly, constantly putting pressure on the opponent's defense.

According to Sofascore statistics, his comprehensive performance earned the CAHN club striker a perfect 10.0 rating, a rare evaluation for a player in a single match. This is also a well-deserved recognition for Dinh Bac's impressive form in the Vietnam national team jersey.

After the match against Timor-Leste, the Vietnam team will return home on July 25 to prepare for hosting Singapore at My Dinh Stadium on July 30.

With Dinh Bac's rising form, Vietnam's attack is expected to continue maintaining a high scoring efficiency.

SHB Da Nang recruits a former Atletico Madrid striker

SHB Da Nang Club officially announced two foreign signings ahead of the new season: Serbian striker Ivan Saponjic and Chilean center-back Matías Fracchia Moreira.

Ivan Saponjic was born in 1997, 1.90m tall. This striker once won the FIFA U20 World Cup 2015 with Serbia U20. In his career, Saponjic has played for many European clubs such as Benfica B, Atletico Madrid, and Cadiz FC.

Matías Fracchia Moreira was born in 1995, stands at 1.88m, and plays as a center-back. The Chilean player has competed in top South American leagues such as Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile, and is highly regarded for his experience and tackling ability.

The recruitment of Saponjic and Fracchia Moreira shows SHB Da Nang's determination to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Vietnam national team has an advantage in the schedule

Vietnam's team currently has a scheduling advantage over their direct rival Indonesia in the race for the top spot in Group A.

According to the schedule, coach Kim Sang Sik's team will have 7 days off before hosting Singapore at My Dinh Stadium on July 30. After that, Vietnam will have another break to prepare for an away match in Indonesia on August 3, before concluding the group stage by hosting Cambodia on August 7.

The Indonesian team has a denser schedule, playing 4 matches in 11 days. Coach John Herdman's team will face Cambodia (July 27), Vietnam (August 3), and Singapore (August 7).

The advantage in rest time is expected to help Vietnam prepare better both tactically and physically for decisive matches, especially the clash with Indonesia, who are considered the biggest challenge for coach Kim Sang Sik's team in their title defense journey.

Hue Time Square and Ho Chi Minh City win opening matches of the National Beach Soccer Championship

The remaining matches of the first round of the 2026 National Beach Soccer Championship ended with joy for Hue Time Square and Ho Chi Minh City as both secured full 3 points.

In the first match on July 24, Hue Time Square overcame VietFootball with a score of 5-3. The team built an early advantage through effective attacking play before maintaining the gap to secure their first win, thus starting smoothly in the race for the top group.

Ho Chi Minh City also had a smooth opening match, defeating Gia Lai Youth with a 4-2 score.

After Tay Ninh and Da Nang both won their opening matches, the first round of the 2026 National Beach Soccer Championship saw all four teams earn full 3 points: Tay Ninh, Da Nang, Hue Time Square, and Ho Chi Minh City.

The tournament takes place from July 23 to August 1 with the participation of 8 teams.