Thai Son Bac wins third consecutive HDBank National Futsal Cup 2026

HO CHI MINH CITY (September 14, 2026) — In the lively atmosphere of the futsal sports festival, Thai Son Bac Club successfully defended their HDBank National Futsal Cup 2026 title after a convincing 4-2 victory over Sahako at Lanh Binh Thang Sports Center. This marks the third consecutive national cup championship for Thai Son Bac, while also completing a perfect domestic double this season following their earlier National Futsal Championship title. The final lived up to the expectations of the city's fans, featuring high technical quality and intense competitive spirit. Thai Son Bac entered the match with clear determination and quickly took control of the game. In the 5th minute, from a well-coordinated move on the right wing, forward Nguyen Da Hai delivered a precise finish past the opposing goalkeeper, opening the scoring for the home side. The early goal allowed Thai Son Bac to completely dominate proceedings. By the 16th minute, the home team doubled their lead. Tran Thanh Phong rose high to head accurately from a corner kick delivered by his teammate. This set-piece situation had been meticulously practiced by the coaching staff throughout the season. Just two minutes later, a quick counter-attack from Thai Son Bac was capped by a beautiful goal from Y-zen Nie Kdam, extending the lead to 3-0. This ethnic minority player continues to confirm his important role in the team's attacking line. When the match seemed decided, Sahako mounted a strong comeback. In the 28th minute, the Thai Son Bac captain missed a penalty kick, squandering the chance to extend the lead to 4-0. Shortly after, the visiting team took advantage of a defensive lapse to pull one back, making it 3-1. Sahako continued to push their formation forward with high pressing, creating several dangerous moments in front of the Thai Son Bac goal. However, goalkeeper Doan Minh Quang had an outstanding match with a series of crucial saves, preserving the advantage for his team. The turning point came in the 34th minute. From a quick transition, substitute Mota skillfully handled the ball before firing a dangerous shot to make it 4-1 temporarily for Thai Son Bac. This goal not only demonstrated individual quality but also completely broke Sahako's fighting spirit. In the 38th minute, Sahako added a consolation goal, but the 4-2 scoreline held until the final whistle. Speaking after the match, head coach Costa Garcia expressed his delight: "This is a worthy reward for the team's efforts throughout the season. The players demonstrated team spirit and the firm character of champions." With their third consecutive National Cup title, Thai Son Bac continues to confirm their leading position in Vietnamese futsal and serves as the backbone of the sport's development in the southern region. This year's tournament also witnessed the rise of several young clubs. Thai Son Nam HCMC and Tan Hiep Hung HCMC shared third place, demonstrating the strong development of futsal in the city. Thai Son Bac also received the tournament's Fair Play award, recognizing the team's fair and beautiful playing spirit. The 2026 HDBank National Futsal Cup concluded with many memorable highlights, promising an exciting next season with fierce competition among teams nationwide.