Viettel FC beats Nam Dinh 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of the 2023 National Cup

On the evening of July 11, at Hang Day Stadium, host Viettel FC won a convincing 2-0 victory over visiting team Nam Dinh in the quarter-final match to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 National Cup.

EVENT REPORT:

Starting lineup of the two teams. Photo: VPF

Hang Day Stadium welcomed a large number of spectators to cheer for the two teams. Photo: Viet Trung

Security forces strictly control spectators entering the stadium. Photo: Viet Trung

Spectators of the Nam Dinh Steel Blue football team did not mind the long distance to be present at the stadium to cheer for their team. Photo: Viet Trung

Nam Dinh Steel Blue players warm up before the match. Photo: Viet Trung

Hoang Duc (number 28) and his teammates warm up before the match. Photo: Viet Trung

The two teams salute the flag before the match. Photo: Viet Trung

HALF 1 BEGINS!

A fierce ball dispute between Hong Duy (white shirt) of Nam Dinh Steel Blue and Viettel FC player. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 4:

In the first minutes of the half, the home team Viettel dominated the away team Nam Dinh by continuously attacking and pressing the away team's field.

Minute 5: First chance for the home team!

Striker Mohamed Essam's shot did not have enough force to defeat goalkeeper Nguyen Manh.

Viettel FC player fouled Hendrio (number 10) of Nam Dinh Steel. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 8:

Truong Tien Anh dribbled the ball close to the sideline and passed it inside, but unfortunately his pass was too weak and did not create any danger for goalkeeper Nguyen Manh.

Minute 12:

In the past few minutes, Viettel has controlled the ball more than Nam Dinh. However, the home team has not created any danger of scoring.

Viettel FC had difficulty approaching the goal of goalkeeper Nguyen Manh of Nam Dinh Green Steel. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 15:

After a few minutes of conceding the game to the home team, the away team Nam Dinh responded by organizing a quick attack, causing some difficulties for Viettel's defense. The home team Viettel needs to be careful with the counter-attacks of the away team.

Minute 19: Danger!

Goalkeeper Van Phong flew to successfully block foreign player Coutinho's free kick.

Minute 21: Tough match

Neither team has really created any danger to the opponent's goal.

Viettel goalkeeper Van Phong made an excellent save from foreign player Coutinho's free kick. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 25: Viettel forced substitution

Jeferson Elias came on for foreign player Mohamed Essam when the player was injured and could not continue playing.

Minute 27:

Nam Dinh's defense is still playing solidly when neutralizing Viettel's attacks.

Jeferson Elias came on for foreign player Mohamed Essam when the player was injured and could not continue playing. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 29:

Nam Dinh's attacks are facing a deadlock against Viettel's defense.

Minute 31: Goalkeeper Nguyen Manh received a yellow card.

Nguyen Manh rushed up to block Hoang Duc's pass and was forced to commit a foul to prevent a dangerous situation for the away team.

Minute 33:

Hoang Duc's free kick landed on his teammate inside the penalty area, forcing Nam Dinh defender to clear the ball out. Viettel was awarded a corner kick.

Foreign player Andre Luiz of Nam Dinh Steel City attempted to shoot but failed. Photo: Viet Trung

Duc Huy of Nam Dinh Steel Blue ran down to receive the ball from his teammate, but he could not get past the Viettel player. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 40:

Viettel had more possession of the ball but could not create any scoring opportunities.

Minute 37:

Duc Huy could not receive the pass from his teammate into the penalty area. It was a pity for Thep Xanh Nam Dinh because this was a quick counterattack and could have created danger for the home team Viettel.

Minute 42:

Truong Tien Anh passed the ball inside after advancing from midfield, but Nam Dinh defender played solidly and cleared the ball out.

Minute 45: 1 minute of extra time in the first half!

END OF HALF 1!

The two teams left the field with a score of 0-0.

SECOND HALF BEGINS!

Minute 47:

Hendrio shot from outside the penalty area but goalkeeper Van Phong dove to catch it.

Minute 50:

Thanh Binh received a yellow card after colliding with goalkeeper Nguyen Manh.

Minute 54:

Nam Dinh proactively played slowly to reduce pressure from home team Viettel.

Fierce tackle by players from both teams. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 60:

After conceding a goal, Nam Dinh pushed up their attacking formation to approach Viettel's goal in search of an equalizer.

Minute 56: GOAL! 1-0 for Viettel!

Brazilian foreign player Jeferson Elias scored to help host Viettel take a 1-0 lead over Nam Dinh.

Jeferson Elias controlled the ball for a moment before shooting it into the net of goalkeeper Nguyen Manh to open the score for Viettel FC. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 60:

Tran Ngoc Son received the ball from his teammate, handled the ball and then shot from a distance, but unfortunately the ball went softly and did not trouble goalkeeper Van Phong.

Minute 62: Danger

Goalkeeper Van Phong hesitated to receive the ball, creating an opportunity for Van Vu, who almost headed the ball home to equalize for Nam Dinh.

The moment of celebrating Jeferson Elias' opening goal for Viettel FC. Photo: Viet Trung

Coach Thach Bao Khanh and Viettel FC players celebrate the goal. Photo: Viet Trung

Minute 68:

Nam Dinh rose up after conceding the goal but it only took a few minutes for the game to tilt in favor of the home team Viettel. Nam Dinh is facing a deadlock in their attacks.

Minute 72: GOAL! 2-0 for Viettel!

Nham Manh Dung raised the score to 2-0 for Viettel after an impressive attacking combination. Manh Dung received the ball in a favorable position and scored without being marked by anyone.

Minute 70: Van Vu missed the opportunity

Van Vu could not take advantage of Jaha's bad pass to create a dangerous situation for Nam Dinh.

Minute 78:

Nam Dinh encountered many difficulties when deploying the ball to attack against Viettel's disciplined defense.