After scoring a double, naturalized star speaks directly to coach Kim Sang Sik

Forward Hoang Hen delivered an impressive performance by scoring twice, helping his team secure a crucial victory against the top-ranked team, Cong An Hanoi.

This victory propelled Hanoi FC to the 4th position on the standings with 24 points, while Cong An Hanoi (CAHN) retained the top spot but the gap with pursuing rivals significantly narrowed.

After the match, Hoang Hen expressed his joy in helping the team earn the full 3 points. “I am very happy about this win. This was a very important match, and the whole team was determined to secure 3 points. Personally, I am also delighted to have scored two goals to help the club achieve victory.”, the forward of Hanoi FC stated.

This striker also affirmed his continuous effort in training and competition to demonstrate his capability. "I always strive to train and perform as best as I can. If coach Kim Sang-sik offers me a chance with the Vietnam national team, I am always ready to contribute."— Hoang Hen shared with reporters.

With impressive form and having scored 6 goals this season, Hoang Hen is becoming one of the standout forwards in V.League. If he maintains stable scoring performance, the opportunity for him to feature in the Vietnam national team in upcoming gatherings is entirely feasible.

Forward Do Hoang Hen had a brilliant display by scoring a double, helping Hanoi FC defeat Cong An Hanoi FC 2-1 in the Capital derby during round 15 of V.League 1. Notably, this match also featured the presence of coach Kim Sang-sik in the stands, making Hoang Hen's performance even more remarkable.

The derby took place on March 8 evening at Hang Day Stadium with an extremely tense atmosphere. Before kickoff, CAHN was leading the standings and was rated slightly superior due to stable form. Coach Polking's team started proactively, controlled the ball well, and created numerous finishing opportunities in the early stages.

However, while CAHN was dominating, the turning point came from Hoang Hen's individual brilliance. In the 26th minute, Hanoi FC's forward neatly controlled the ball, shielded cleverly before unleashing a decisive left-footed strike, defeating goalkeeper Nguyen Filip to open the scoring. This goal completely shifted the scenario and boosted the host team's morale.

In the second half, CAHN continued pushing their formation higher to seek an equalizer. Names like Leo Artur, Nguyen Dinh Bac, and Nguyen Quang Hai persistently pressured goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan's goal. However, Hanoi FC's defense played disciplinedly and maintained the advantage.

By the 74th minute, Hoang Hen continued to mark his impact by successfully converting a penalty after goalkeeper Nguyen Filip fouled David Fisher inside the box. The cool strike from the 11-meter spot allowed this forward to complete his double and raise the score to 2-0 for Hanoi FC.

The final minutes were highly dramatic. CAHN launched a full-force attack and only managed a consolation goal in stoppage time when Leo Artur successfully executed a penalty, but that was insufficient to avoid a 1-2 defeat against Hanoi FC.