With Dong A Thanh Hoa Club and Cong An Ha Noi Club both in the top group of the rankings, the match was created by both teams to be attractive right from the first minutes of the match. In the 6th minute, the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa created the first dangerous opportunity of the match. Bruno crossed very accurately for Lam Ti Phong to volley the ball into Ngoc Duc's head, the ball then hit the crossbar of the away team Cong An Ha Noi.

In the 13th minute, Hanoi Police responded to Van Thanh's corner kick, Gustavo headed the ball close to the goal but it hit goalkeeper Thanh Diep. Just 2 minutes later, it was John Cley's turn to make a dangerous diagonal shot from the left wing but goalkeeper Thanh Diep made an excellent save.

Lam Ti Phong celebrates his goal with his teammates. Photo: Thu Ngoc

In the following minutes, the match became more exciting when the two teams created attacks on each other's goal, but the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa was the one to convert the opportunity into a goal to take the lead. In the 19th minute, from a cross from his teammate on the left wing, Lam Ti Phong skillfully ran between two Hanoi Police players, headed the ball past goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang to open the score for Dong A Thanh Hoa.

After conceding the goal, Hanoi Police increased the pressure to find an equalizer and the away team got what they wanted. In the 38th minute, from a free kick by Van Thanh, Gustavo launched a tricky header that defeated goalkeeper Thanh Diep to equalize 1-1 for Hanoi Police.

A fierce fight for the ball between players of both teams. Photo: Thu Ngoc

After the break, the match became more dramatic when in the first minutes of the second half, the home team was awarded a penalty after defender Almada Elton fouled Lam Ti Phong in the penalty area. Unfortunately for the Thanh team, Bruno's shot hit the crossbar and bounced out.

Having the opportunity to take the lead but not materializing it with a goal made the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa pay the price. In the 52nd minute, it was Hanoi Police's turn to be awarded a penalty after Minh Tung let the ball touch his hand in the 16m50 box. On the penalty spot, Jhon Cley kicked the ball into Dong A Thanh Hoa's net but the referee asked for a retake. However, in the second attempt, Jhon Cley defeated goalkeeper Thanh Diep to raise the score to 2-1 for Hanoi Police.

Moment of goal celebration of Hanoi Police players. Photo: Thu Ngoc

In order for Hanoi Police to take the lead, the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa tried hard to find an equalizer, but before the goal came, the home team continued to concede. In the 67th minute, from a corner kick, the newly-entered player Van Toan skillfully headed the ball back, raising the score to 3-1 for Hanoi Police. Just 2 minutes later, Van Thanh tapped the ball close to the goal after a cross from Van Hau to raise the score to 4-1 for Hanoi Police Club.

In the remaining minutes of the match, the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa tried very hard but still could not score a goal to shorten the score. In the end, Dong A Thanh Hoa lost 1-4 to the Hanoi Police Club. With the above result, the home team Dong A Thanh Hoa still ranked first on the rankings with 22 points. Meanwhile, the Hanoi Police Club ranked second with 21 points.

* In the match taking place at the same time, at Hoa Xuan Stadium, SHB Da Nang and Becamex Binh Duong drew 1-1.

Provisional rankings of round 11 of V-League 2023. Photo: VPF

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