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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Nguyễn Ritchell in the 6th minute of play forced Tây Đô FC's goalkeeper Nguyễn Minh-ha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th match minute, Tây Đô FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Phạm Thien to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, Tây Đô FC's goalkeeper Nguyễn Minh-ha had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nguyễn Nam. Nguyễn Hoai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Võ Dung, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. When Nguyễn Ritchell came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Boiu 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 Nguyễn Ritchell couldn't finish the play. In the 18th play minute Nguyễn Nam came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Nguyễn Minh-ha. 1-0. Võ Dung sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tây Đô FC's Nguyễn Minh-ha proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Tây Đô FC from getting a goal against them. Nguyễn Ritchell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nguyễn Nam received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Nguyễn Minh-ha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Võ Dung had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Nguyễn Ritchell came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the Boiu 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 Nguyễn Ritchell couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Tây Đô FC's zone, Nguyễn Ritchell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nguyễn Minh-ha came out of the goal and Nguyễn Ritchell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Võ Dung struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Nguyễn Hoai didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tây Đô FC. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Võ Dung to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th match minute, Tây Đô FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Tu to maneuver through the defense. Nguyễn Nam recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Nam in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Minh-ha prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nguyễn Nam received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Nguyễn Minh-ha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 66th match minute, Tây Đô FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Minh Phượng to maneuver through the defense. After 70 minutes, La Hung mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Boiu and the Tây Đô FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. La Hung hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Nguyễn Ritchell charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nguyễn Ritchell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 76 minutes into the match, Tây Đô FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Ritchell came free, but Nguyễn Minh-ha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 79 played minutes Tây Đô FC got a freekick which was hit by Nguyễn Minh Phượng. In the 81st minute, Trần Thuy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nguyễn Nam took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 82nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nguyễn Minh-ha. Tây Đô FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Nguyễn Nam received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Nguyễn Minh-ha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Nguyễn Nam had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Võ Dung sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Boiu had won after a very even match.