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Yen Bai
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute, Nguyễn Xuan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Việt Nam's Đặng Liem got control of the ball when Nguyễn Phuong tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 7th match minute, Việt Nam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Nhật Minh to maneuver through the defense. 9 minutes into the match, Việt Nam's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Thuy came free, but Đặng Liem reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Đặng Liem made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nguyễn Phuong in the 10th minute. Đặng Liem made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Nguyễn Phuong sent off a good shot on target. Nguyễn Thuy kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nguyễn Phuong got free with Đặng Liem in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nguyễn Tuyet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 23rd minute of the match. Nguyễn Tuyet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nguyễn Tu in the 25th minute of the match. If Nguyễn Thuy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 28th minute, Phan Viet 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. Đặng Liem made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nguyễn Phuong in the 30th minute. Nguyễn Tuyet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Nhật Minh, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Nguyễn Tuyet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nguyễn Tu in the 34th minute of play. A collision led to TrongADen getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Trần Lam hit a great ball. Nguyễn Nhật Minh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Nguyễn Tuyet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. TrongADen's Nguyễn Tuyet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 46th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nguyễn Nhật Minh made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Việt Nam's zone, Nguyễn Thuy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Đặng Liem came out of the goal and Nguyễn Thuy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 58th minute, Phùng Lien hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd minute, Nguyễn Thuy 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. Đặng Liem showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Thuy, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Đặng Liem made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nguyễn Thuy in the 67th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nguyễn Phuong in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Đặng Liem saved Việt Nam from getting behind. After 69 minutes, Lê Dong mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Việt Nam and the TrongADen players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of TrongADen booed when Việt Nam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lê Dong didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Thuy in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Đặng Liem prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nguyễn Tuyet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nguyễn Nhật Minh in the 76th minute of play. Phùng Lien scored 1-0 in the 79th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Đặng Liem, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nguyễn Thuy blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Đặng Liem having to make a save. 87 minutes in the game, Nguyễn Phuong dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Đặng Liem took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Thuy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Việt Nam defense, Nguyễn Thuy kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Đặng Liem. The Việt Nam fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Đặng Liem should have stopped the shot. TrongADen's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.