Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club won the first victory in V-League 2023

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club and Viettel Club - Clip: FPT Play

The result on the evening of April 6 had many meanings for the mountain town team. Chau Ngoc Quang and Tran Minh Vuong scored two super goals to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai maintain their lead over the home team Viettel . But the goal of young talent Nguyen Quoc Viet brought overwhelming emotions to the few away team fans in the stands of Hang Day Stadium.

Viettel (left) could not take advantage of home field advantage against Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Coach Kiatisak fulfilled the wish of Vietnam national team head coach Troussier when giving the opportunity to play for U22 player Nguyen Quoc Viet. Not letting down the trust of his two teachers, the 19-year-old striker confidently performed with his seniors Nguyen Tuan Anh, Tran Minh Vuong... and scored his first goal in his career in the most prestigious playground in Vietnam - V-League.

Taking advantage of Viettel's defense's mistake, with his good speed, Quoc Viet seized the opportunity to dribble past veteran players such as goalkeeper Pham Van Phong, central defenders Nguyen Thanh Binh and Bui Tien Dung before scoring to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai lead 3-1, creating a milestone in his playing career.

The mountain town football team created 4 super goals against Viettel

"I am happy and emotional to have scored my first goal in the V-League. This will be the motivation for me to go further in my football career and help me be more confident when competing in the most prestigious playground in Vietnam. The victory also helps Hoang Anh Gia Lai return to the race, rekindling the opportunity to enter the championship group from phase 2" - Quoc Viet shared after the match.

Quoc Viet's goal wiped out all the efforts of Viettel. Coach Thach Bao Khanh's team disappointed the home crowd when they suffered their first defeat of the new season despite being considered to have a better squad quality than Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Quoc Viet burst into emotion after scoring his first goal in V-League

Coach Kiatisak fulfilled his promise to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai win against Viettel.

Previously, also at Hang Day Stadium, Viettel Club won 6-0 against Binh Thuan Club in the 2023 National Cup qualifying round. Coach Thach Bao Khanh is reaping initial successes in changing Viettel's tactical thinking, shifting from defense to ball control and proactive attack.

However, facing the overwhelming power, effective pressing ability and sharp counterattacks of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, coach Thach Bao Khanh's team had to "empty-handed" in round 5 of V-League 2023. The loss also caused Viettel's 5th place to be usurped by Hoang Anh Gia Lai, the mountain town team that had 7 points after 5 rounds.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/the-thao/clb-hoang-anh-gia-lai-gianh-chien-thang-dau-tien-o-v-league-2023-20230406215043209.htm