League

Dong Ha
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Trần Chuong took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th minute, Phạm Pham made a precise shot to the right of Vũ Hoang. Dong Ha's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The supporters of Dong Ha booed when Dong Hoi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Phạm Pham didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tạ Phuong made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trần Chuong in the 9th minute of play. Vũ Hoang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Phạm Thi Ngoc in the 13th minute of play. In the 14th minute Phạm Pham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vũ Hoang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Dong Hoi's goalkeeper Tạ Phuong had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Trần Tan. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Phạm Pham in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vũ Hoang saved Dong Ha from getting behind. In the 21st match minute, Dong Hoi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Triệu Khoi to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ngô Anh Hung in the 23rd minute of play forced Dong Hoi's goalkeeper Tạ Phuong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 31 minutes, Trần Chuong managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dong Ha's supporters crossed their fingers, but Trần Chuong was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Trần Chuong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 38th minute, Trần Tho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Phạm Thi Ngoc sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 42 played minutes Trần Chuong rounded Dong Hoi's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. In the 46th minute Phạm Pham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vũ Hoang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Phạm Pham was the one to do the kick off. Dong Hoi's Phạm Pham got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 57th minute, Trần Tan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 58th match minute, Dong Hoi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Trần Tho to maneuver through the defense. Dong Ha's Trần Chuong got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 62 minutes into the match, Phạm Thi Ngoc had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vũ Hoang. Dong Ha's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Phạm Thi Ngoc was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Phạm Pham struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Vũ Hoang didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dong Hoi. Dong Ha were furious when Chung Ritchell was red carded, 67 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 66 minutes into the game, one of Dong Ha:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Phạm Thi Ngoc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Vũ Hoang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phạm Pham in the 73rd minute of play forced Dong Ha's goalkeeper Vũ Hoang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Dong Ha's Vũ Hoang got control of the ball when Phạm Thi Ngoc tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 79th minute, Trần Tan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hoàng Minh scored 2-2 in the 81st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tạ Phuong, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nguyễn Phong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Trần Tho's late challenge caught a Dong Ha's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Trần Tho helped the player get up and apologised. After 92 played minutes Dong Hoi got a freekick which was hit by Trần Tho. In the 96th minute Phạm Pham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vũ Hoang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.