Ha Tinh HAGL continued to be stuck at the bottom of the table when losing 1-0 to host Ha Tinh in round 9 of V-League 2023-2024, on the evening of February 18.
When the referee blew the whistle to end the match, the players and coaching staff of Ha Tinh hugged each other to celebrate ending the streak of draws and losses.
The narrow victory in the first stage's "reverse final" helped the home team rise to 11th place with nine points, four points ahead of their rivals for the relegation spot. On the contrary, many HAGL players sat slumped in the middle of the field, while head coach Vu Tien Thanh scratched his head in regret.
Dinh Tien (No. 11) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Photo: Duc Hung
Before the match, Ha Tinh and HAGL were ranked 13th and 14th respectively. Therefore, both teams set the goal of winning three points to escape the red light group. The home team played proactively, holding the ball more, but it was the away team who had the first opportunity. In the 24th minute, from an attack on the left wing, Jhon Cley crossed the ball into the penalty area, Quoc Viet headed the ball from about 5 meters away, hitting the crossbar.
Five minutes later, Ha Tinh responded, when defender Lam Anh Quang headed the ball in from 5 meters from a very sharp corner kick from the left wing by Dinh Tien. However, goalkeeper Phan Dinh Vu Hai - a former Ha Tinh player - made a miraculous save, helping the away team narrowly avoid a goal. Many spectators in the stadium cheered and stood up to applaud the efforts of the goalkeeper from Ha Tinh.
The last minutes of the first half were quite dull, with the ball constantly hovering in the middle of the field. The match only really improved in the second half, when Ha Tinh sent in attacking players, including captain Phi Son. The presence of this midfielder made the stadium more exciting, with many home fans continuously chanting his name.
Midfielder Tuan Anh (left corner) played poorly before leaving the field due to injury. Photo: Duc Hung
In the 72nd minute, from a high pass into the penalty area on the left wing by Phi Son, striker Vu Quang Nam jumped high and headed the ball across the goal, midfielder Dinh Tien rushed in and kicked the ball from about 3 meters away, hitting the net of goalkeeper Vu Hai. The former SLNA midfielder was so happy that he ran half a lap around the field to celebrate. In the technical area, the Ha Tinh coaching staff ran out onto the field to hug their players and share their joy.
HAGL fought back to find an equalizer, but failed to create any breakthroughs. Outside the field, coach Vu Tien Thanh continuously urged his team to push up their formation, but many times he held his head and punched his fists in the air, showing his helplessness. The away team's sad day ended with the image of captain midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh leaving the field due to injury.
Minh Vuong was distraught after HAGL lost. Photo: Duc Hung
Losing 1-0 to Ha Tinh, HAGL continues to rank 14th with 5 points. In round 10, Ha Tinh and HAGL will both play at home, welcoming Khanh Hoa and Quang Nam respectively.
Main events of the match Ha Tinh 1-0 HAGL.
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