Both Thai Son Bac and Saigon Titans won convincingly in round 8, solidifying their places on the 2026 National Futsal League table.
The final matches of round 8 The 2026 National Futsal Championship concluded without any surprises. On their home court at Cau Giay Gymnasium, both Thai Son Bac and Saigon Titans secured persuasive wins, thereby continuing to hold their rankings. This result also intensified the title race, as the gap among the top teams remained unchanged.
After Sahako defeated Tre TP.HCM to temporarily close the gap with the league leader, Thai Son Bac faced Hanoi under the pressure of needing a win. Despite being considered the underdog, Hanoi started with great determination, employing a defensive approach with numbers behind the ball and causing considerable trouble for the home side. For most of the first half, the capital team's defense remained focused, repeatedly thwarting Thai Son Bac's attacks.
However, the turning point arrived when only ten seconds remained in the first half. From a midfield free kick, national team player Da Hai unleashed a powerful shot to open the scoring for Thai Son Bac. That goal relieved the pressure on the home team just before the break and set the stage for an explosive second half.
Early in the second half, Da Hai struck again with a goal to make it 2-0. With Hanoi forced to push forward in search of a reply, more space opened up behind their defense, and Thai Son Bac capitalized effectively. Quang Nguyen netted a brace, while an own goal from Dinh Vu helped the home team continuously extend their lead. Although Hanoi managed two goals from Tung Lam and Van Tuan, Thai Son Bac still closed out the match with a resounding 6-2 victory, maintaining the top spot with a three-point lead over Sahako.
In the other match, Saigon Titans also displayed overwhelming superiority against Tan Hiep Hung TP.HCM. Thanh Tam opened the scoring very early, followed by two consecutive goals from Phi Tien that gave the yellow-and-black team a big advantage. Chi Tri then added his name to the scoreboard, while Tan Hiep Hung's efforts only yielded two consolation goals from Cong Minh and Quy Toan.
The 6-2 win allowed Saigon Titans to firmly stay in fourth place and maintain their hopes of competing with the leading group. After eight rounds, the championship race remains highly exciting, featuring Thai Son Bac, Sahako, and Thai Son Nam TP.HCM. As the season enters a crucial phase, every match could bring a major turning point in the battle among the top teams on the standings.