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Rach Gia
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Phạm Cadeo made the kick off and thus started the match. Trần Tho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lê Hieu Ngan, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Bùi Phuc's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Trần Tho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, Manchester United's Nguyễn Hoa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hoàng Hung made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Trần Tho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lê Hieu Ngan, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. A collision led to HA NOI MESI getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Ngô Tran hit a great ball. Bùi Phuc's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Trần Tho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Lê Hieu Ngan struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Trần Tho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for HA NOI MESI. Lê Hieu Ngan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Trần Tho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 30 minutes, Lê Hieu Ngan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. HA NOI MESI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lê Hieu Ngan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Trần Tho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lê Hieu Ngan in the 32nd minute of the match. If Lê Hieu Ngan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hoàng Hung showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Phạm Cadeo, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When Phạm Tinh fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester United's protests and gave Phạm Tinh a yellow card for diving instead. Phạm Tinh hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice moves Lê Tấn Dũng could shoot a difficult shot in the 60th minute, which Trần Tho however easily saved by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Hoa in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hoàng Hung prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phạm Cadeo in the 63rd minute of play forced HA NOI MESI's goalkeeper Hoàng Hung to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Lê Tấn Dũng came up free with the goalie in the 65th minute, the HA NOI MESI 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 Lê Tấn Dũng couldn't finish the play. When HA NOI MESI's Lê Hieu Ngan in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manchester United's goalie prevented a goal. Lê Tấn Dũng's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Trần Tho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. After 92 minutes, Trần Tuan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the HA NOI MESI and the Manchester United players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, HA NOI MESI's Trần Tuan got a free kick in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the match, HA NOI MESI's goal looked a bit too open when Phạm Cadeo came free, but Hoàng Hung reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Phạm Cuc kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The Manchester United players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.