League

Hanoi
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Phạm Duc got the match started through his kick off. Nguyễn Tu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 20th minute, Lao Bao's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Ngô Liem fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Ngô Loc managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lao Bao's supporters rose to their feet, but Ngô Loc was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lý Tuyet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lý Liem kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, Hanoi's Lê Cuc broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Ngô Liem might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nguyễn Viet. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ngô Liem ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Lao Bao's goalkeeper Nguyễn Viet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 34th minute of the match, Nguyễn Tu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Nguyễn Viet saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Lao Bao's Nguyễn Viet proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Lao Bao from getting a goal against them. Ngô Liem struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Nguyễn Viet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hanoi. Nguyễn Tu struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Nguyễn Viet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hanoi. If Ngô Liem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nguyễn Tu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nguyễn Viet read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. With a little luck, Lao Bao's Nguyễn Viet got control of the ball when Ngô Liem tried to sneak it across the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After a rather tough play, Hanoi's Nguyễn Tu got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Nguyễn Tu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ngô Liem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ngô Liem might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nguyễn Viet. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ngô Liem ran back to his position shaking his head. Ngô Liem blasted a shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nguyễn Viet having to make a save. 64 minutes into the match, Ngô Liem had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nguyễn Viet. Lao Bao's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ngô Liem was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Nguyễn Tu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Hanoi's Nguyễn Tu in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lao Bao's goalie prevented a goal. Nguyễn Thanh Bình charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nguyễn Thanh Bình the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 74th match minute, Lao Bao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Thanh Bình to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nguyễn Tu in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nguyễn Viet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nguyễn Tu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Nguyễn Viet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nguyễn Tu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Nguyễn Viet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Ngô Liem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ngô Liem recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nguyễn Tu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 94 played minutes Lao Bao got a freekick which was hit by Nghiêm Tinh. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Hanoi players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.