Hang Day shocker: Passira brace inspires Ha Tinh to stunning 3-1 win over Viettel

Matchday 3 of the LPBank V.League 1 2026/27 delivered a major shock at the Hang Day Stadium as Hong Linh Ha Tinh stunned hosts The Cong Viettel with a convincing 3-1 victory. A wonder strike from Luiz Antonio and a quick-fire brace from Daniel Passira did more than just secure three points for the visitors; they ruthlessly exposed glaring vulnerabilities in the military side's setup.

Crucially, this defeat leaves The Cong Viettel languishing in 11th place and facing a severe selection crisis after key midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan suffered a recurrence of a serious injury. In stark contrast, a triumphant away performance has propelled Hong Linh Ha Tinh up to fourth in the table.

Hong Linh Ha Tinh stun The Cong Viettel at Hang Day

The match burst into life in the 16th minute when Luiz Antonio unleashed a spectacular long-range strike to open the scoring for the visitors. Although Khuat Van Khang restored parity for The Cong Viettel in the 33rd minute, the hosts' defensive frailties were severely punished after the break.

The turning point arrived in a frantic four-minute spell between the 60th and 64th minutes, as foreign talisman Daniel Passira took center stage with a clinical brace to seal the 3-1 win for Ha Tinh. The visitors then successfully defended their lead, despite being reduced to ten men in stoppage time (90+2') when Quoc Dan was shown a straight red card.

Table shake-up and a devastating injury blow for Viettel

The result shakes up the standings, dragging The Cong Viettel down to 11th with just three points from their opening three matches (one win, two defeats). Conversely, maximum points at Hang Day lift Hong Linh Ha Tinh to fourth, taking their tally to six points after an impressive start to the campaign.

To make matters worse for the military side, their misery was compounded by a devastating injury blow. Key midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan suffered a serious setback, forced off early after only recently returning from a ruptured talofibular ligament. This critical loss plunges Viettel into a major selection crisis just as the season begins to intensify.

The Verdict

Ultimately, this courageous victory at the Hang Day fortress is a testament to Hong Linh Ha Tinh's remarkable progress, while dealing a heavy blow to The Cong Viettel's ambitions. The hosts now face a tactical headache, grappling with a dip in form alongside the loss of their midfield anchor, Doan Ngoc Tan.

With the V.League season still in its infancy, there is plenty of time for The Cong Viettel's coaching staff to steady the ship. However, unless they quickly address their squad depth issues and reignite their competitive spark, this early-season slump could drag them into a long and turbulent campaign.