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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Trần Ho made the kick off and thus started the match. Nguyễn Tuan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lê Loc having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Trần Ho in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vũ Than saved Phú Thọ FC from getting behind. Vũ Than showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Trần Ho in the 16th minute of the match. Nguyễn Tuan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Lê Loc came out and tried to block the shot, but Nguyễn Tuan slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 22nd minute. Nguyễn Tuans short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Lê Loc to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Vũ Than took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Minh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Nguyễn Minh came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Phú Thọ FC 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 Minh couldn't finish the play. Nguyễn Minh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lê Loc having to interfere. In the 41st minute Nguyễn Tuan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lê Loc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nguyễn Minhs short, quick shot in the 43rdth minute got Lê Loc to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Vinh Yen booed when Phú Thọ FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Huỳnh Hanh didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nguyễn Duc's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Vũ Than - 1-1 was put on the score board in the 48th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Phú Thọ FC's Nguyễn Tuan got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nguyễn Tuan took the ball and in the 57 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lê Loc. Lê Loc dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Nguyễn Minh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vũ Than having to interfere. Nguyễn Minh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lê Loc having to interfere. In the 74th minute Nguyễn Minh shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lê Loc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Phú Thọ FC's zone, Nguyễn Minh stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vũ Than came out of the goal and Nguyễn Minh tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nguyễn Tuan hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Lê Loc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Minh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nguyễn Tuan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lê Loc having to interfere. Lê Loc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Minh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 93rd minute Nguyễn Minh shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lê Loc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 93 minutes into the game, Nguyễn Tuan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vinh Yen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Phú Thọ FC the free kick. A collision led to Vinh Yen getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Nguyễn Tuan hit a great ball. Nguyễn Tuan kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Nguyễn Tuan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Phú Thọ FC had played much better football throughout.