Nam Định drew 1–1 with Ninh Bình at Thiên Trường in the third round of the 2026/27 V.League. Half-time substitute Hoàng Đức put the visitors ahead in the 57th minute from Quốc Việt’s pass. Nam Định increased the pressure and Mạnh Quỳnh converted a loose ball in the penalty area to equalise in the 73rd minute. Neither side found a winner. Bóng đá Plus reports that Nam Định now have four points from three matches, while Ninh Bình missed out on a third straight victory.