In a dramatic encounter during the V-League 2026-2027 season, Nam Dinh faced off against Da Nang, where two players from Nam Dinh were sent off in a match that ended in a 0-3 defeat. The incident unfolded at Hoa Xuan Stadium in Da Nang, where Nam Dinh's Tran Van Kien received a direct red card in the 15th minute for a foul on Nguyen Minh Quang. Although the referee, Nguyen Ngoc Tung, reviewed the video and decided against awarding a penalty, he still issued a red card to Van Kien.

The situation escalated in the 51st minute when Ezequiel Santos, a Brazilian midfielder who previously scored twice in a 4-0 victory over HAGL, was involved in a controversial play. Santos collided with Da Nang's Vo Huu Viet Hoang near the sideline and then stomped on his opponent's stomach as he lay on the ground. Following another video review, the referee issued a second red card to Nam Dinh, leaving the team severely disadvantaged.

Before the match, Nam Dinh was considered the stronger team, but they faced a setback when forward Nguyen Xuan Son was sidelined due to a minor injury. Playing with a reduced squad under rainy conditions proved challenging for Nam Dinh, who ultimately succumbed to the pressure of playing with nine men against Da Nang's eleven.

Da Nang took advantage of their numerical superiority, with Ivan Saponjic scoring the opening goal in the 59th minute. Yvo Rebori doubled the lead with a stunning free-kick in the 66th minute, and Bryan Ly sealed the victory with a decisive strike in the 74th minute.

In other matches, Bac Ninh shocked many by defeating Ho Chi Minh City 1-0, thanks to a volley from Brenner in the 17th minute. Meanwhile, Ninh Binh continued their winning streak, overcoming Thanh Hoa 2-1, with Lucao and Nguyen Ngoc My contributing to their success. This victory places Ninh Binh at the top of the V-League table, tied on points with Hanoi Police but ahead on goal difference.