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Match Report
Dong Xam
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Phan Binh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Huy, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Đặng Hung managed to get in a good position for a shot. EscFail United's supporters rose to their feet, but Đặng Hung was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Phan Binh breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 11 minutes into the match, Đặng Hung had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Phan Binh. Dong Xam's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Đặng Hung was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. The supporters of EscFail United booed when Dong Xam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lê Nghiêm-Minh didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Đặng Hung in the 21st minute of play forced Dong Xam's goalkeeper Phan Binh to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of EscFail United booed when Dong Xam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lê Nghiêm-Minh didn't get a good kick on the ball. Phan Binh showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Đặng Hung in the 33rd minute of the match. Phan Binh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lê Hanh in the 34th minute of play. During the 35th minute of the match Lê Nghiêm-Minh completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Lê Nghiêm-Minh a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 35 played minutes Dong Xam got a freekick which was hit by Lê Nghiêm-Minh. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Đặng Hung in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Phan Binh prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Đặng Hung fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Phan Binh having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nguyễn Cadeo was the one to do the kick off. When the match had gone on for 58 minutes, Lê Hanh took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Phan Binh to make any attempt to save it. 62 minutes into the match, Dong Xam's goalkeeper Phan Binh had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Đặng Hung. Nguyễn Mai hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Nguyễn Huy advanced and headed the ball into goal, 1-3 in the 65th minute. Nguyễn Phuc in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Phan Binh, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nguyễn Hieu kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the game, Nguyễn Phuc was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. EscFail United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dong Xam the free kick. Nguyễn Phuc hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Lê Hanh's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 87thth minute, Phan Binh skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The EscFail United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing EscFail United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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