Bui Tien Dung was "pushed away" from Ho Chi Minh City to become a hero who saved a club from death!

V.League 2024/2025 ended with dramatic and surprising endings, but deep within those seemingly chaotic movements, there were clear highlights.

Amidst the myriad of transfer decisions in the second half of the season, there were two signings that not only made a splash but also shaped the season. One played in goal, the other was a firebrand up front — and both were once doubtful names.

First of all, we must mention the deal that seemed to be just a temporary solution: goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung moved from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. At that time, Da Nang was in crisis when both main goalkeepers were seriously injured. The Han River team could only "run around" to find someone to guard the goal. In that confusion, they called out Bui Tien Dung - the name that used to be the hero of U23 Vietnam, but then struggled and faded for many seasons.

At first, no one expected much. It was a fire-fighting deal. But then it was Dung who rekindled the fighting spirit that had died out in this team.

Before he arrived, Da Nang had only earned 4 points after 9 rounds - a number that clearly reflected their helplessness and exhaustion. But since the arrival of this goalkeeper born in 1997, everything has changed. Da Nang has transformed dramatically, earning 21 points in the remaining rounds, just enough for them to keep their place in the relegation play-off.

Rather than flashy plays or loud statements, Bui Tien Dung spoke with expertise and composure. He made many excellent saves, continuously denying the opponent clear scoring opportunities, bringing a sense of security and confidence in the goal - something that Da Nang had completely lost throughout the first leg.

The highlight was the do-or-die play-off match against Binh Phuoc FC. It was not just a match, but a decisive battle for the life and death of the entire season. When the match entered a critical moment, Bui Tien Dung became the hero: he successfully blocked Cong Phuong's penalty kick, and made a series of high-class saves, helping Da Nang win 2-0 and officially stay in the league. A more beautiful ending to a journey of revival could not have been written.

In another direction, Nam Dinh also made a big splash in the transfer market when they suddenly sold Hendrio — their number one attacking star — to recruit Brazilian striker Brenner. This decision was considered reckless, even somewhat risky when the season entered a "tense" phase, and the team from the South was still uncertain in the championship race.

However, the reality shows that Nam Dinh's leadership has seen far ahead. Brenner only needed 9 matches to score 6 goals, assist 7 times, and most importantly, he helped Nam Dinh win all matches in the second leg - a perfect series of matches that brought the team from Thanh Nam to the V.League championship, which was well-deserved.

Brenner is not just a "supporting actor" to fill Hendrio's position. He is a key link that helps Nam Dinh's playing style become more varied and effective. With speed, exquisite ball handling ability and absolute harmony with the midfield, Brenner has become a name that makes every defense wary. He scores, assists, and especially is present at the right time, in the right place when the team needs him most.

From Da Nang's relegation battle to Nam Dinh's journey to the top, two seemingly "average" contracts have become the main characters of the season. Bui Tien Dung and Brenner, each with a role, but both brought value far beyond initial expectations.

The 2024/2025 V.League has ended in an unusual way. It did not belong to the biggest stars or the most potential teams. Instead, this season was rewritten by names that were forgotten or never mentioned too much.

And perhaps, that is what makes football so unpredictable — where just one moment, one right decision, can change everything. Just like how Bui Tien Dung and Brenner changed the fate of an entire team, and an entire season.

"Bui Tien Dung ruined Cong Phuong's '10 billion deal' right at Thong Nhat" Milo21:30:16 28/06/2025Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung became a hero when he successfully blocked Nguyen Cong Phuong's penalty kick, contributing greatly to helping Da Nang Club overcome Binh Phuoc in the play-off match to win the right to participate in the V.League 2025-2026 season.