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Ninh Binh
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nguyễn Dinh hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. In the 5th match minute, HaTuFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Lien to maneuver through the defense. In the 8th minute, Nguyễn Nam 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 14th minute, Nguyễn Quang Thanh made a precise shot to the right of Nguyễn Thi. HaTuFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in Ba Ria-Vung Tau's zone, Phạm Lien stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nguyễn Phuc came out of the goal and Phạm Lien tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Nam in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Phuc prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 24th minute, Võ Thuy left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ba Ria-Vung Tau fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. 27 minutes into the match, Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Nguyễn Quang Thanh sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nguyễn Thi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Lê Hong Minh fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored HaTuFC's protests and gave Lê Hong Minh a yellow card for diving instead. If Nguyễn Quang Thanh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. HaTuFC's Nguyễn Thi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nguyễn Quang Thanh in the 32nd minute of play. Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Nguyễn Phuc proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Ba Ria-Vung Tau from getting a goal against them. Nguyễn Nam's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nguyễn Phuc read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. In the 37th minute Nguyễn Quang Thanh shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nguyễn Thi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nguyễn Thi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nguyễn Quang Thanh's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. After the first half Ba Ria-Vung Tau were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nguyễn Nam made a kick off. Phạm Teo kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Nguyễn Phuc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nguyễn Nam in the 58th minute of play. Nguyễn Phuc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nguyễn Nam in the 60th minute of play. A collision led to Ba Ria-Vung Tau getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Lê Thanh Bình hit a great ball. When Võ Thuy came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Ba Ria-Vung Tau fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Võ Thuy couldn't finish the play. 69 minutes into the game, Võ Thuy cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Nguyễn Thi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 74 minutes into the match, HaTuFC's goal looked a bit too open when Phạm Lien came free, but Nguyễn Thi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nguyễn Phuc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Nam, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Nguyễn Phuc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Nam, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. A collision led to HaTuFC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Lê Hong Minh hit a great ball. Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Hồ Thanh Bình shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 82nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Nguyễn Thi but with some difficulty. 83 minutes into the game, Trần Thanh was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HaTuFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ba Ria-Vung Tau the free kick. The supporters of Ba Ria-Vung Tau booed when HaTuFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Trần Thanh didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nguyễn Lien charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nguyễn Lien the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nguyễn Lien kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Phạm Lien fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nguyễn Phuc having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Trần Minh hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 90 minutes, Phạm Lien managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. HaTuFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Phạm Lien was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, HaTuFC's Lê Hong Minh got a free kick in the 95th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ba Ria-Vung Tau eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.