Goal
The Cong Viettel: Van Khang (30')
Ninh Binh : Quang Nho (52')
Starting lineup
The Cong Viettel: Van Viet, Tuan Tai, Tien Dung, Colonna, Viet Tu, Hoang Minh, Paulo Tapeu, Van Khang, Wesley, Manh Dung (Ngoc Tu, 61'), Lucas.
Ninh Binh: Van Lam, Thanh Thinh (Quang Nho, 46'), Hai Duc, Tien Anh, Duc Chien, Thanh Trung (Trong Long, 68'), Hoang Duc, Geovane, Gia Hung (Van Thuan, 46'), Quoc Viet (Thai Binh, 79'), Friday.
The clash between The Cong Viettel and Ninh Binh was considered the highlight of the round, as both teams were fiercely competing in the standings. From the very first minutes, both teams played at a high pace, proactively increasing the tempo and quickly creating dangerous situations towards the opponent's goal.
Ninh Binh had the first notable opportunity, but then The Cong Viettel gradually regained control of the game, organizing a coherent style of play and creating continuous pressure. In an exciting back-and-forth match, the balance was maintained for the first 20 minutes as neither team was able to capitalize on their chances.
The first turning point came in the 26th minute, when goalkeeper Van Lam fouled Van Khang inside the penalty area, resulting in a penalty for the visiting team. Lucas's shot was saved from the penalty spot, but Khuat Van Khang was quick to pounce on the rebound, giving The Cong Viettel a 1-0 lead.
The goal boosted the home team's morale, leading them to continuously increase the pressure. However, Ninh Binh also showed determination by pushing forward in search of an equalizer, creating several dangerous opportunities but lacking accuracy in their finishing.
The drama intensified in the first half's injury time. In the 45th minute, Hoang Minh of The Cong Viettel received a direct red card after a dangerous tackle on Thanh Thinh, leaving the home team with ten men. This was considered a crucial turning point in the match.
In the second half, with a numerical advantage, Ninh Binh quickly took control of the game, pushing their formation higher and increasing the pressure. In the 52nd minute, from an attacking situation, Quang Nho finished accurately, sending the ball into the net to equalize 1-1 for the visiting team.
The goal boosted Ninh Binh's confidence, leading them to launch a series of attacks in search of a decisive goal. However, against The Cong's tightly organized defense, led by captain Tien Dung, the visitors' opportunities were successively thwarted.
Meanwhile, despite playing with ten men, The Cong maintained their focus, proactively retreating deep into defense and waiting for opportunities to counterattack. In the final minutes of the match, heavy rain significantly affected the quality of play, causing inaccurate touches from players of both teams.
Ultimately, the two teams drew 1-1. This result can be considered a success for The Cong Viettel, given that they had to play with ten men throughout the second half. Conversely, Ninh Binh failed to capitalize on their advantage to secure all three points, thus missing the opportunity to improve their position in the standings and certainly not being able to win the championship even if they win all their remaining matches in the V-League 2025/2026.
Some photos from the match.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/the-cong-viettel-hoa-ninh-binh-du-thi-dau-thieu-nguoi-post959806.html
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