20-year-old Vietnamese-origin player scores against Trung Kiên in V-League

07/03/2026 21:00:00 GoalGuru

Vietnamese-origin player Khoa Ngô (born 2006) scores against goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên in the match between CA TP.HCM and HAGL.

HAGL hosted CA TP.HCM Club at Pleiku Stadium in round 15 of V-League 2025/2026. The home team started quite proactively and soon created dangerous opportunities. In the 6th minute, Thanh Nhân had a one-on-one situation with goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang, but the close-range shot was unsuccessful. By the 14th minute, HAGL continued to exert pressure with aerial attacks, forcing the visiting team's goalkeeper to work hard.

CA TP.HCM then responded with a notable attack in the 25th minute when Đức Huy delivered a favorable cross for Tiến Linh to head near the goal, but goalkeeper Trung Kiên made an excellent reflex save to prevent HAGL from conceding. Both teams continued to create some opportunities but failed to capitalize before the first half ended.

Cầu thủ Việt kiều 20 tuổi ghi bàn vào lưới Trung Kiên ở V-League - Ảnh 1. — Khoa Ngô scores the only goal of the match - Photo: VPF

The turning point of the match came in the 45th minute when Markillos crossed into the penalty area, allowing Vietnamese-origin player Khoa Ngô to easily tap the ball close-range to open the scoring for CA TP.HCM. The first half ended with a 1-0 lead for CA TP.HCM.

In the second half, HAGL increased pressure to find an equalizer. In the 57th minute, HAGL believed the ball touched an opponent's hand in the penalty area, but after VAR review, the referee determined no penalty. In the following minutes, HAGL tried to find a goal but were blocked by CA TP.HCM's defense. Ultimately, the home team at Pleiku Stadium lost 0-1.

Khoa Ngô, Vietnamese name Ngô Đăng Khoa. Born in 2006, Australian nationality, with father and mother being Vietnamese. Before joining CA TP.HCM Football Club, Khoa Ngô played for Perth Glory Club, competing in the Australian championship (A-League) and was the first Vietnamese-origin player to play in Australia's national football league.

In the 2025/2026 season, Khoa Ngô made 6 appearances wearing Perth Glory Club's jersey in A-League and scored his first goal in Australia's top football league. With that goal, Khoa Ngô continues to impress in V-League.