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Ho Chi Minh City
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nguyễn Hoa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nguyễn Chuong's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Chuong in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Hoa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 7th minute, Phan Dung hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lê Duc came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Trần Phong could save by the left post. Lê Duc recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Trần Phong made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Lê Duc sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nguyễn Chuong in the 15th minute of play forced Ho Chi Minh City's goalkeeper Nguyễn Hoa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyễn Hoa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lê Tho in the 16th minute of play. Phùng Hoai kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Bùi Lien's late challenge caught a MANCHESTER UNITED's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bùi Lien helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Ho Chi Minh City getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Bùi Lien hit a great ball. In the 23rd match minute, MANCHESTER UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Phan Dung to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Chuong in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Hoa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 31 minutes, Nguyễn Chuong made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyễn Hoa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyễn Hoa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lê Tho in the 37th minute of play. Lê Duc recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 39 minutes, Phùng Hoai mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ho Chi Minh City and the MANCHESTER UNITED players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 39th minute, Phùng Hoai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nguyễn Chuong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nguyễn Hoa having to interfere. 43 minutes into the match, Ho Chi Minh City's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Chuong came free, but Nguyễn Hoa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When MANCHESTER UNITED's Lê Tho in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ho Chi Minh City's goalie prevented a goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bùi Lien to make the kick off. MANCHESTER UNITED's Trần Phong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bùi Lien in the 58th minute of play. 59 minutes into the match, Ho Chi Minh City's goal looked a bit too open when Lê Tho came free, but Nguyễn Hoa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 60 minutes into the game, Nguyễn Dinh was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ho Chi Minh City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MANCHESTER UNITED the free kick. Nguyễn Dinh kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Nguyễn Hoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lê Tho, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lê Tho in the 66th minute of play forced Ho Chi Minh City's goalkeeper Nguyễn Hoa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nguyễn Chuongs short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Nguyễn Hoa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Nguyễn Chuong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nguyễn Hoa having to interfere. Nguyễn Chuong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Nguyễn Hoa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nguyễn Chuongs short, quick shot in the 76thth minute got Nguyễn Hoa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 80 played minutes, Ho Chi Minh City's Trần Tran shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Trần Phong came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Ho Chi Minh City reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lê Duc in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Trần Phong prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nguyễn Hoa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lê Tho's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. The supporters of MANCHESTER UNITED booed when Ho Chi Minh City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nguyễn Phuc didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyễn Hoa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Ho Chi Minh City from getting a goal against them. The MANCHESTER UNITED players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.