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Hang Day Stadium
Spectators: 7012 (Terracing: 6012, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nguyễn Nhật Minh made the kick off and thus started the match. Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 4thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nguyễn Thuyet, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ba Ria's Nguyễn Thuyet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nguyễn Hoa in the 6th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, one of Hanoi FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Đặng Quang Thanh had in the 15thth minute some difficulties stopping Nguyễn Bay's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nguyễn Thuyet saved Ba Ria from getting behind. Đặng Quang Thanh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Đặng Ritchell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Thuyet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nguyễn Nhật Minh who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 24thth minute tested the skills of Nguyễn Thuyet when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Nguyễn Nhật Minhs short, quick shot in the 26thth minute got Nguyễn Thuyet to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Đặng Quang Thanh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Đặng Ritchell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nguyễn Binh during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After having played for 36 minutes, Nguyễn Nhật Minh managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hanoi FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nguyễn Nhật Minh was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 39 minutes of play, Ba Ria's Lê Pham made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Đặng Quang Thanh was left in no man's land by his defense there! 46 minutes into the game, Hồ Quang cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Đặng Quang Thanh was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Đặng Ritchell was the one to do the kick off. Đặng Ritchell in the 62ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Đặng Quang Thanh, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Hanoi FC's Đặng Quang Thanh got control of the ball when Đặng Ritchell tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Nguyễn Nhật Minh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Ba Ria's Hồ Quang got a free kick in the 68th minute. When Hanoi FC's Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ba Ria's goalie prevented a goal. Nguyễn Nhật Minh struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Nguyễn Thuyet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hanoi FC. In the 73rd minute, Đỗ Phu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Đặng Ritchell in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Đặng Quang Thanh, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Ba Ria's zone, Nguyễn Nhật Minh stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nguyễn Thuyet came out of the goal and Nguyễn Nhật Minh tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Đặng Ritchell scored 1-3 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Đặng Quang Thanh, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The Hanoi FC manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Ba Ria to win.