VAR intervenes twice, Nam Dinh bitterly receives two red cards in 0-3 loss to Da Nang

Da Nang entered the match with the confidence of a team playing at home. From the very first minutes, they pushed their formation high, putting intense pressure on Nam Dinh's half. The game seemed to open early when the home team scored, but VAR intervened and the goal was disallowed. However, that did not deter Da Nang. In the 15th minute, a rough foul by a Nam Dinh player forced the referee to consult VAR. As a result, the penalty was overturned, replaced by a direct free kick outside the box and a red card for defender Van Kien. Nam Dinh were reduced to 10 men, making the game even more difficult for the away team. Despite being a man down, Nam Dinh tried to hold on. They dropped deep, playing a compact defensive block to protect the score. However, the pressure from Da Nang was immense. Before the end of the first half, the home team had missed at least two clear chances, showing a lack of efficiency in front of goal despite dominating the game. In the second half, Da Nang continued to increase the pressure. In the 57th minute, from a set-piece situation, a Da Nang player rose high to head the ball into the net, leaving goalkeeper Nguyen Manh helpless. The opening goal helped the home team play with more freedom. Just seven minutes later, a well-executed direct free kick doubled the lead to 2-0 for Da Nang. A 2-0 lead seemed like a good result, but the tragedy was not over for Nam Dinh. In the 64th minute, VAR was once again used by the referee after a collision in the penalty area. As a result, Nam Dinh's Santos was found to have stepped on Việt Hoàng's stomach. It was an unnecessary action, and the referee did not hesitate to show a second red card to the away team. Nam Dinh were now down to 9 men. With a numerical advantage, Da Nang easily controlled the game completely. In the 74th minute, substitute Bryan Ly scored the third goal, sealing a resounding 3-0 victory for the home team. This win gave Da Nang their first three points of the season, but the most notable aspect of the match was the two red cards Nam Dinh received. The lack of composure from the away team's players proved costly, and this is certainly a valuable lesson for them in the upcoming rounds. Meanwhile, the absence of star striker Nguyen Xuan Son from Nam Dinh's lineup, despite being present in the stands, is a question that needs answering. Was he not playing due to injury, or was it a tactical decision? This will directly affect Nam Dinh's attacking strength in the coming matches. Looking back at the match, it is clear that Da Nang's victory was largely due to their opponent being reduced in numbers, rather than from a truly dominant performance. They need to improve their finishing when facing full-strength opponents if they want to compete for a high position in the standings. As for Nam Dinh, this was a well-deserved defeat, but more importantly, they need to learn a lesson about discipline and emotional control to avoid repeating similar mistakes.