Binh Phuoc FC still secured all 3 points, climbing to the top 2.

Cong Phuong continues to face difficulties.

Ho Chi Minh City Youth FC understands the strength of Cong Phuong and his teammates. They previously suffered a 0-1 defeat against Binh Phuoc FC in the qualifying round of the 2024-2025 National Cup. Therefore, at Thong Nhat Stadium, the home team approached the game with extreme caution, defending tightly with multiple layers to somewhat neutralize the power of stars like Cong Phuong, Thanh Binh, Sy Giap, and Sam Ngoc Duc.

Cong Phuong plays freely in the attacking line of Binh Phuoc FC, being the target of many attacking passes, but he doesn't have much time to control the ball.

At times, Cong Phuong drops back to the midfield to help build up play.

In particular, whenever Cong Phuong had the ball, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth FC players immediately pressed him, preventing the striker from Nghe An from handling the ball comfortably. The former HAGL star also moved around a lot but failed to make a difference. This was also the main reason why Binh Phuoc FC did not create any notable opportunities in the first 45 minutes.

Conversely, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth team created a few relatively dangerous attacking situations, but they lacked sharpness in their decisive finishing. Therefore, the first half ended without any goals being scored.

Binh Phuoc Club scores their first away goal.

Right at the start of the second half, the difference came. In the 47th minute, from a tricky throw-in by Binh Phuoc FC, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth team's defense was caught off guard, allowing Thanh Binh to head the ball into the net from close range, giving the visitors the lead. This was the first away goal of the season for Coach Nguyen Anh Duc's team. Previously, at Hoa Binh FC's stadium, they only managed a 0-0 draw.

Cong Phuong shared his joy with Thanh Binh, who was once his teammate in the Vietnam U.23 national team.

The determination and passion of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth team players could not compensate for their lack of experience.

Following this goal, Binh Phuoc FC successively substituted several key players such as Sy Giap, Minh Tam, and Sam Ngoc Duc, thus losing their momentum and the significant pressure they exerted on the Ho Chi Minh City Youth team's goal. Cong Phuong was also substituted in the 77th minute. Conversely, the home team had moments of strong comebacks in search of an equalizer. Goalkeeper Bui Tan Truong had to repeatedly remind his teammates to keep a clean sheet for Binh Phuoc FC.

As the final minutes approached, the pressure exerted by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth team intensified. However, the haste and inexperience of coach Tran Duy Quang's players prevented them from scoring a goal to salvage a point at home, and they had to accept a 0-1 defeat.

With this result, Binh Phuoc FC has 7 points, temporarily climbing to second place in the standings. Coach Nguyen Anh Duc and his players are level on points with the leading team PVF-CAND but are ranked behind due to an inferior goal difference (+4 compared to +3). Earlier, Coach Mauro Jeronimo's team (PVF-CAND) defeated Hue FC 3-0.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cong-phuong-im-lang-clb-binh-phuoc-van-gianh-tron-3-diem-leo-len-top-2-185241109211103305.htm