Phu Tho
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Phạm Cadeo got the match started through his kick off. If Nguyễn Van Quyen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Trần Phuc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nguyễn Van Quyen in the 4th minute of the match. Trần Phuc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Tuan Hoang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute Phạm Loc shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trần Phuc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 11th minute, Nguyễn Tho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nguyễn Van Tai Em struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Trần Phuc didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for gia bao fc. Trần Phuc stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nguyễn Van Quyen's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Huỳnh Hoang got free with Nguyễn Lan in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nguyễn Lan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Huỳnh Hoang in the 23rd minute. Trần Phuc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nguyễn Van Quyen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Trần Phuc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nguyễn Van Quyen, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 31st match minute, gia bao fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nguyễn Van Quyen to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phạm Cadeo in the 35th minute of play forced gia bao fc's goalkeeper Nguyễn Lan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Huỳnh Hoang came free with the goalkeeper in the 36th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Nguyễn Lan could save by the left post. 37 minutes into the match, Phu Tho's goal looked a bit too open when Phạm Loc came free, but Trần Phuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lương Duong might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nguyễn Lan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lương Duong ran back to his position shaking his head. Nguyễn Lan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Phạm Cadeo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 42 minutes, Nguyễn Van Quyen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the gia bao fc and the Phu Tho players grew even worse after the yellow card. Phạm Loc fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Trần Phuc having to interfere. 48 minutes into the match, Phu Tho's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Tuan Hoang came free, but Trần Phuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Phạm Loc made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Phạm Cadeo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nguyễn Lan was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. Nguyễn Van Tai Em kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Nguyễn Van Quyen got his second yellow card in the match during the 56th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to gia bao fc getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Nguyễn Van Quyen hit a great ball. In the 61st minute Nguyễn Tuan Hoang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trần Phuc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Phu Tho booed when gia bao fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nguyễn Nam didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Phạm Cadeo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Phu Tho's supporters rose to their feet, but Phạm Cadeo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nguyễn Lan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nguyễn Lan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Huỳnh Hoang, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Huỳnh Hoang in the 69th minute of play forced gia bao fc's goalkeeper Nguyễn Lan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 77th minute, Nguyễn Tuan Hoang got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Nguyễn Tuan Hoang fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Trần Phuc having to interfere. Nguyễn Hoa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Nguyễn Tuan Hoang managed to get in a good position for a shot. gia bao fc's supporters rose to their feet, but Nguyễn Tuan Hoang was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Trần Phuc breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nguyễn Hoa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Trần Phuc having to interfere. After 84 minutes of play Phu Tho's Nguyễn Tho was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Phu Tho's Nguyễn Tho got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 88th minute, Phạm Loc got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 90 minutes into the match, Phu Tho's goal looked a bit too open when Nguyễn Tuan Hoang came free, but Trần Phuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 95th minute Nguyễn Tuan Hoang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trần Phuc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nguyễn Tuan Hoang sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the gia bao fc players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.
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