Huda Hue and Ho Chi Minh City share the spoils in four-goal draw

Huda Hue and Ho Chi Minh City played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Vietnam National First Class League on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with a late equaliser denying the home side all three points at Tu Do Stadium. The result added another competitive chapter to a division known for tight margins, and it left both teams with plenty to take from an open, end-to-end contest.

The visitors struck first and looked comfortable in possession during the early exchanges, but Huda Hue responded well in front of their own supporters. The home side’s pressing and willingness to attack down the flanks produced a lively second half, and for a while it seemed as though the Hue outfit would hold on for a valuable home victory.

Match overview

Ho Chi Minh City began with a compact shape and looked to spring forward quickly whenever they won the ball in midfield. That approach paid off after 18 minutes when Nguyen Duc Thang finished a flowing counter-attack with a low strike past the Huda Hue goalkeeper. The goal gave the away side confidence, but it also woke the hosts up.

Huda Hue equalised in the 34th minute through Tran Minh Hoang, whose run into the penalty area was rewarded with a clever pass from the right. The home side then took the lead just after the hour mark when Le Quang Huy converted from close range after a goalmouth scramble. Ho Chi Minh City pushed more numbers forward in the final 20 minutes and found their reward six minutes from time through Pham Gia Bao, who curled a shot beyond the goalkeeper to make it 2-2.

Key moments

• 18’ – Goal for Ho Chi Minh City: Nguyen Duc Thang finished a quick break with a composed low effort.
• 34’ – Huda Hue equalise: Tran Minh Hoang timed his run perfectly and converted from inside the box.
• 61’ – Huda Hue take the lead: Le Quang Huy reacted first to a loose ball and stabbed it home.
• 84’ – Ho Chi Minh City level: Pham Gia Bao found space on the edge of the area and curled a fine equaliser.

Tactical story

Huda Hue’s best spells came when they pressed high and forced Ho Chi Minh City into hurried clearances. The home midfield worked hard to win second balls, and their full-backs pushed forward regularly to create overloads. That aggression left some space behind, though, and the visitors were dangerous whenever they could turn defence into attack quickly.

Ho Chi Minh City’s decision to keep attacking after falling behind was rewarded late on. Their substitutions added fresh legs in wide areas, and the equaliser came from a patient move rather than a desperate long ball. For Huda Hue, the draw will feel like two points dropped, but the performance showed enough attacking quality to suggest they can remain competitive in the division.

Standout performers

Le Quang Huy was at the heart of Huda Hue’s best attacking moments, combining sharp movement with a willingness to shoot from the edge of the box. Tran Minh Hoang also impressed with his link-up play, while the home goalkeeper made two important stops in the second half to keep the score level before the late equaliser.

For Ho Chi Minh City, Pham Gia Bao was the obvious hero with the equalising goal, but Nguyen Duc Thang caused problems throughout with his direct running. The visitors’ midfield also deserve credit for keeping their composure after conceding twice in quick succession during the second period.

What the result means

The point keeps both sides in the chasing pack in the Vietnam National First Class League, where consistency is often the difference between a promotion push and a mid-table finish. Huda Hue will be frustrated to have surrendered a lead on home soil, while Ho Chi Minh City will view the comeback as a sign of their resilience. Both teams now turn their attention to the next round, knowing that tighter game management will be essential as the season progresses.