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Tay Ninh
Spectators: 9020 (Terracing: 6765, Seating: 2075, VIP seats: 180) Nguyễn Quang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hồ Hoai in the 8th minute of play. Nguyễn Quang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Huy, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 13 minutes into the match, King Kong Hà Nội's goal looked a bit too open when Hồ Hoai came free, but Nguyễn Quang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the game, 叶烽国 lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Lê Binh. Lê Binh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 叶烽国, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. 叶烽国 struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Lê Binh didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for King Kong Hà Nội. In the 24th minute, Nguyễn Huy made a precise shot to the right of Nguyễn Quang. King Kong Hà Nội's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After a rather tough play, Bien Hoa's Chung Duc got a free kick in the 29th minute. In the 30th minute of the match Batuğ Üstündağ sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lê Binh skillfully saved the ball. 32 minutes into the match, King Kong Hà Nội's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Mai came free, but Nguyễn Quang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of King Kong Hà Nội booed when Bien Hoa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Trần Cong Vinh didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nguyễn Huy in the 43rd minute of play forced King Kong Hà Nội's goalkeeper Nguyễn Quang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Hồ Hoai fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bien Hoa's protests and gave Hồ Hoai a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th minute, Hồ Hoai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

In the 53rd minute, Hồ Hoai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee felt a red card was in order, 59 minutes into the game, when Vũ Hieu Ngan put in a rough tackle. Bien Hoa's Nguyễn Nghiêm-Minh suffered a concussion after 66 minutes and had to leave the field. Batuğ Üstündağ's late challenge caught a Bien Hoa's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Batuğ Üstündağ helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Bien Hoa booed when King Kong Hà Nội was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Batuğ Üstündağ didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nguyễn Minh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Nguyễn Quang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 77 minutes into the match, King Kong Hà Nội's goalkeeper Nguyễn Quang had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nguyễn Huy. The crowd rose to their feet as Bien Hoa's Nguyễn Mai slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nguyễn Quang. That made the score 2-3 after 87 minutes of play. Nguyễn Huy kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Nguyễn Minh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Nguyễn Quang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bien Hoa's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.