Ninh Binh tops the list

The match between Khanh Hoa Club and Ninh Binh Club is considered the highlight of the first round of the 2024-2025 First Division. This match also marks the debut of rookie Hoang Duc in Ninh Binh Club's jersey. Previously, when Ninh Binh Club beat Ho Chi Minh City Club 1-0 in the National Cup (October 20), Hoang Duc was absent. Besides Hoang Duc, stars such as Dang Van Lam, Thanh Thinh, Huu Tuan, Dinh Thanh Binh and Quoc Viet were all placed in the starting lineup by Coach Nguyen Viet Thang.

On the other side, Khanh Hoa Club is rated lower than Ninh Binh Club despite having home field advantage. The coastal city team's preparation for the new season is also facing many difficulties. Most recently, in the National Cup, Khanh Hoa Club also lost 2-3 to PVF-CAND right at home.

Hoang Duc plays for Ninh Binh Club for the first time

With the presence of Hoang Duc, Ninh Binh Club played confidently and had more chances than the home team Khanh Hoa in the first half. The former player of The Cong Viettel wore the captain's armband and played in the center of midfield, helping Ninh Binh Club control the ball (70%). Hoang Duc still showed his talent with classy ball control and breakthroughs in the middle of the field. Not only outstanding in the attack, Hoang Duc also actively retreated to support the defense, making precise interceptions.

However, Hoang Duc's brilliance could not help Ninh Binh FC find a goal in the first half. Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team often had to pass the ball to the two wings and then cross it inside, taking advantage of the good cutting ability of Quoc Viet and Dinh Thanh Binh. In the 13th and 25th minutes, Quoc Viet and Thanh Binh had chances, but the shots were too easy for goalkeeper Ngoc Cuong of Khanh Hoa FC.

At the end of the first half, Ninh Binh FC took the initiative to increase the tempo but still encountered many difficulties. The away team's midfield pushed up, often penetrating the penalty area as well as diligently shooting from long range. However, Ninh Binh FC's connection still had problems and could not create any clear opportunities.

Hoang Duc (left cover) played outstandingly but could not help Ninh Binh Club score a goal.

In the second half, the match became more interesting when Khanh Hoa Club boldly pushed up their formation. In the first minutes, Coach Tran Trong Binh's team made dangerous counterattacks, causing the visiting Ninh Binh team to sweat. In the 58th minute, Khanh Hoa Club attacked in the middle and had 3 consecutive shots towards Dang Van Lam's goal. Fortunately for Ninh Binh Club, Van Lam still showed his class and kept his net safe.

Meanwhile, Ninh Binh FC still faced many difficulties in the attack. The connection between the lines was almost non-existent and the number of opportunities that the away team had relied heavily on individual efforts. In the 78th minute, Mach Ngoc Ha had the most dangerous opportunity from the beginning of the match for Ninh Binh FC when he headed the ball close to the goal, hitting the crossbar. At the end of the match, coach Nguyen Viet Thang played all out, sending the remaining strikers of Ninh Binh FC onto the field, but the situation still did not change much.

It seemed like the match would end in a draw, but in the 87th minute, Hoang Duc suddenly entered the penalty area and headed the ball, helping Ninh Binh Club win 1-0.

Hoang Duc scores a classy goal, helping Ninh Binh Club win 3 points

Hoang Duc's brilliance helped Ninh Binh FC win the first 3 points and temporarily take the lead in the 2024-2025 first division. In the second round, Ninh Binh FC will return home to host Long An FC (November 3). Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa FC is expected to face many difficulties when playing away at Binh Phuoc FC.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hoang-duc-toa-sang-ngay-ra-mat-danh-bai-doi-khanh-hoa-ninh-binh-dung-dau-bang-1852410261829533.htm