Thanh Hoa Club coach Popov got angry
At Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City FC did not play defensive counter-attacks as usual but actively controlled the ball. The "Red Battleship" had a slightly higher possession time than Thanh Hoa FC (51% compared to 49%) and they had more shots (4 compared to 2). However, coach Velizar Popov's team were the ones who scored the only goal in the first 45 minutes. In the 7th minute, Igor Silva made a smart run, choosing a good position to be able to volley into a goal after a free kick by Viet Tu.
Thanh Hoa FC had the advantage in terms of score after the first half ended but they were at a disadvantage in terms of personnel. In the 45+3 minute, referee Le Vu Linh gave a second yellow card to coach Popov, stripping the Bulgarian strategist of his right to direct. Mr. Linh said that the captain of Thanh Hoa FC had overreacted. In the 45+9 minute, assistant coach Hoang Thanh Tung was also given a red card for reacting. Referee Linh also gave out a total of 6 yellow cards.
Thanh Hoa Club has early advantage
But then faced a disadvantage when coach Popov received a red card.
Before that, coach Popov was quite harsh while arguing with the referee.
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In the second half, Ho Chi Minh City FC continued to actively attack to find an equalizer. Their efforts paid off in the 53rd minute. After a relatively good attack on the wing, Manh Cuong was there at the right time and place to cushion the ball into the roof of the net of goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang, bringing the match back to balance.
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In the 77th minute, Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong, the cousin of striker Nguyen Cong Phuong, fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. The ball accidentally hit Thanh Long and changed direction, making it impossible for goalkeeper Xuan Hoang to block. Ho Chi Minh City FC took the lead 2-1. But just 5 minutes later, Doan Ngoc Tan shone brightly with a long-range shot, equalizing the score 2-2 and lighting up the opportunity to win 3 points for Thanh Hoa FC. However, in the remaining minutes, both teams were powerless to shake the opponent's net and had to accept a share of points.
With this result, Thanh Hoa FC cannot reclaim the top spot from Nam Dinh FC. Coach Popov and his team have 23 points, 1 point behind the leading team but have played 1 match less so still have many opportunities to rise. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City FC has 15 points and is in 9th place.
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