The Cong Viettel - Ninh Binh (first half) 1-0: Van Khang opens the scoring.

Ninh Binh continuously created dangerous attacks towards The Cong Viettel's goal, but goalkeeper Van Viet played brilliantly, making several crucial saves for the home team.

A ball contest between Hoang Duc and Nham Manh Dung (The Cong Viettel ) - Photo: NGOC LE

After 20 rounds, The Cong - Viettel is currently ranked second in the overall standings with 42 points, 12 points behind the leading team, Hanoi Police.

Ninh Binh is currently ranked fourth with 37 points. Given the current gap, neither team has a high chance of competing for the championship. Therefore, their most realistic goal is to strive for the runner-up position at the end of the season.

In terms of form, The Cong - Viettel is considered superior to Ninh Binh. The military team is currently on a nine-match unbeaten streak, including seven wins in all competitions. Meanwhile, Ninh Binh has lost five and drawn one of their last ten matches. In the previous round, they also lost 2-3 to Hanoi FC at their home ground in Ninh Binh.

The most notable player in this match is midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc of Ninh Binh, who will return to his "old home" to face his former team, The Cong - Viettel. This is the team where Hoang Duc played for 7 years, making over 100 appearances.

Due to the importance of the match, VPF has selected two FIFA referees from South Korea, Mr. Chae Sang Hyeop and Mr. Choi Cheol Jun, to officiate. Mr. Chae Sang Hyeop will be the main referee, while Mr. Choi Cheol Jun will be the VAR referee.

This is the second time this season that a team of South Korean referees has been invited to officiate in the V-League (previously, two South Korean referees officiated the Round 16 match between Ninh Binh FC and Hanoi Police FC).

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