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Match Report
Ba Ria
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Phan Viet might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Phạm Nguyet. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Phan Viet ran back to his position shaking his head. Phạm Nguyet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lê Teo, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Nguyễn Huynh Duc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Mai Thuy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 17th match minute, Ba Ria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Tran to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute of the match Nguyễn Pham sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Phạm Nguyet skillfully saved the ball. Phạm Nguyet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Phan Viet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Manchester City booed when Ba Ria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nguyễn Tran didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Ba Ria getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Vũ Tan hit a great ball. After 33 played minutes, Manchester City's Phan Hoang shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Phạm Nguyet came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Manchester City reached it. A collision led to Ba Ria getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Nguyễn Tran hit a great ball. After having played for 35 minutes, Lê Teo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manchester City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lê Teo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Phạm Nguyet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lê Teo, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nguyễn Huynh Duc in the 44th minute of play forced Manchester City's goalkeeper Mai Thuy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.
Phan Viet took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Phạm Nguyet. Phạm Nguyet dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Mai Thuy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Huynh Duc, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Phan Viet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Phạm Nguyet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Võ Duc sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nguyễn Huynh Duc blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mai Thuy having to make a save. Võ Duc struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Mai Thuy didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ba Ria. Nguyễn Tuan Hoang kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Mai Thuy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Võ Duc in the 81st minute of play. Võ Duc sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lê Teo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Phạm Nguyet having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Phan Viet managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester City's supporters rose to their feet, but Phan Viet was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Phạm Nguyet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lê Teo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Phạm Nguyet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Ba Ria supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Manchester City's performance. The match ended with a win for Manchester City.
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