Mekong Can Tho secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Tay Ninh on 11 May 2026 in a Vietnam National Second Class League encounter at the Can Tho Stadium. The three points lifted the home side up the league standings, while Tay Ninh remained rooted in the lower half after a lackluster display.

Match Report

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing Tay Ninh into defensive errors. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a well-worked corner kick was headed home by central defender Nguyen Van Hieu. Mekong Can Tho doubled their lead just before half-time through a swift counter-attack, with striker Tran Minh Tuan finishing calmly past the Tay Ninh goalkeeper.

In the second half, Mekong Can Tho managed the game expertly, dropping deeper and absorbing pressure. Tay Ninh pushed forward but lacked creativity in the final third, registering only one shot on target. The home defence, marshalled by veteran Le Hoang Anh, stood firm to secure a clean sheet.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Mekong Can Tho 48% – 52% Tay Ninh
• Shots on target: 5 – 1 in favour of the hosts
• Corners: 7 – 3 for Mekong Can Tho
• Yellow cards: 2 (Mekong Can Tho) – 3 (Tay Ninh)

Standings Impact

With this win, Mekong Can Tho moved into the top four of the National Second Class League, tightening the race for promotion places. Tay Ninh, meanwhile, remained in 10th position and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. The result also highlighted Mekong Can Tho’s strong home form, having now won three of their last four matches at the Can Tho Stadium.

Man of the Match

Midfielder Pham Quoc Cuong was instrumental, covering every blade of grass and providing the assist for the second goal. His work rate and passing accuracy (89%) earned him the official man-of-the-match award.