Khatoco Khanh Hoa have had a favorable start in the 2025-2026 Sao Vang Beer National First Division (V.League 2). The dominant 4-1 win at home in round 3 (taking place on October 2) against Van Hien University helped them rise to 2nd place on the rankings with 6 points after 3 matches.
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| Khatoco Khanh Hoa players celebrating after scoring in the match with Van Hien University |
For the first time since the 2020 season, Khanh Hoa football fans could see their team secure such a thrilling victory, netting 4 goals against an opponent in a professional league match. What made this win even more fascinating was that it was an unexpected and convincing comeback, which Khanh Hoa’s teams almost never did at home before. Still, the match was fairly easy Khatoco Khanh Hoa. Van Hien University has developed from university movement football and is a rookie in the league with little experience.
Right after the opening whistle, the away team Van Hien University scored the opening goal in the 4th minute. However, just three minutes later, the hosts Khatoco Khanh Hoa leveled the score 1-1. From that point on, the match became more thrilling with intense back-and-forth action and committed tackles from both sides. Khatoco Khanh Hoa players displayed effective play with wing attacks. By the time the first half concluded, Khatoco Khanh Hoa had earned 2 more goals, taking the lead 3-1.
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| Khac Khiem (number 99) scores a brace against Van Hien University |
Entering the second half with a two-goal cushion, Khatoco Khanh Hoa performed with ease and completely dominated the flow of the match. Meanwhile, Van Hien University played high pressing in a search for goals. But the hosts defended tight in the midfield and waited for quick counter-attacks, which earned them another goal, sealing the overall 4-1 victory for Khatoco Khanh Hoa.
This is Khatoco Khanh Hoa's second consecutive home win after 3 rounds. With this result, Khatoco Khanh Hoa have 6 points (2 wins, 1 loss), placing second on the rankings. After round 3, V-League 2 will take a 2-week break to facilitate the competition of Vietnam national team in the third qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. V-League 2 resumes on October 17.
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Translated by H.N
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