After two consecutive defeats, Song Lam Nghe An returned home and aimed to win 3 points against Ho Chi Minh City Club. That determination was soon converted into a goal in the 18th minute when Soladio opened the score for the Vinh team. Continuing the momentum, just 6 minutes later, Song Lam Nghe An doubled the gap thanks to Olaha.

A move in the match where Song Lam Nghe An won 2-1 against Ho Chi Minh City club. Photo: CAO OANH

After conceding two goals, Ho Chi Minh City club rose up to attack. The away team scored a goal to reduce the score to 1-2 in the 35th minute. Receiving the ball from his teammate, Hoang Vu Samson fired a powerful shot from nearly 40m away, defeating goalkeeper Van Viet of Song Lam Nghe An.

Not accepting defeat, the away team tried to put pressure to find an opportunity to score an equalizer. Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An actively played ambush and waited for the opponent to make a mistake. However, neither team scored another goal and in the end, Song Lam Nghe An won 2-1.

This is the second win since the beginning of the season for Song Lam Nghe An, helping the team rise to 10th place on the rankings with 12 points. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Club is ranked 13th with 7 points. It is worth mentioning that this is the first match of new coach Phan Nhu Thuat with Song Lam Nghe An.

An attack by Viettel FC in the 0-0 draw with Khanh Hoa FC. Photo: Viettel FC

In the previous match, Viettel FC drew 0-0 with Khanh Hoa FC, thereby ranking 5th on the rankings with 15 points after round 11 of V-League 2023.

V-League 2023 rankings after round 11.

HOAI PHUONG