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Nam Dinh
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nguyễn Nam made the kick off and thus started the match. Nguyễn Nam could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Trần Thi made a huge save. In the 6th minute Nguyễn Nam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trần Thi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, manchester city's Phan Phong got a free kick in the 9th minute. Hoàng Nguyet's late challenge caught a manchester city's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hoàng Nguyet helped the player get up and apologised. manchester city's Nguyễn Binh got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 20 minutes, Nguyễn Binh managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. manchester city's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nguyễn Binh was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lê Tong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 28th minute, manchester city's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Hoàng Nguyet fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Lê Tong scored 0-2 in the 29th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lâm Thi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nam Dinh's Hoàng Nguyet got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Hoàng Nguyet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hoàng Hoai during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 36th minute, Hoàng Hoai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 44 played minutes manchester city got a freekick which was hit by Đinh Tho. If Nguyễn Nam had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Nam Dinh players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. manchester city were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lê Tong made a kick off. With splendid footwork Lê Tong arrived in front of goal to shoot 0-3 by the left pole in the game's 52nd minute. Lê Tong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Lâm Thi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 played minutes Nam Dinh got a freekick which was hit by Nguyễn Lan. 64 minutes into the game, Nguyễn Lan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nam Dinh's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave manchester city the free kick. Nguyễn Lan hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Nam in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Trần Thi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Nguyễn Binh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 72nd match minute, Nam Dinh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vũ Viet to maneuver through the defense. Nguyễn Binh who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 74thth minute tested the skills of Lâm Thi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lê Tong in the 75th minute of play forced Nam Dinh's goalkeeper Lâm Thi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in manchester city's zone, Nguyễn Nam stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Trần Thi came out of the goal and Nguyễn Nam tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 90 minutes, Hoàng Nguyet managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nam Dinh's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hoàng Nguyet was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 91 minutes into the match, manchester city's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Nam came free, but Trần Thi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nguyễn Binh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lâm Thi having to interfere. Lê Tong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Lâm Thi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. manchester city played a much better game than Nam Dinh and deserved their victory. The Nam Dinh players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.