Nam Dinh upset Hanoi in extra time; Binh Duong climbs to second

Nam Dinh upset Hanoi in extra time; Binh Duong climbs to second

“Nam Dinh Stuns Hanoi in Extra Time Thriller”

Nam Dinh emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Hanoi, with both teams showcasing their determination to secure a vital win. Coach Vu Hong Viet’s side, reeling from a previous loss to Binh Dinh, faced intense pressure to maintain their position at the top of the standings. The atmosphere at Thien Truong Stadium was charged as they faced off against Hanoi, who were eager to climb back up the rankings following a recent victory.

The match kicked off with Nam Dinh asserting their dominance early on, threatening Hanoi’s goal with several attempts. Despite the home team’s initial control, Hanoi gradually gained momentum, leading to a balanced first half that ended goalless. The intensity only grew in the second half as both teams sought to break the deadlock.

In the 66th minute, Nam Dinh’s Hendrio Da Silva’s shot was deflected into the path of Nguyen Van Toan, who opened the scoring for the home side. Hanoi responded swiftly, equalizing in the 75th minute through Pham Xuan Manh’s powerful header. The drama continued as Pham Tuan Hai put Hanoi in the lead in stoppage time, only for Rafaelson to level the score moments later. The nail-biting finish came in the 90+7 minute when Nguyen Van Vi secured a dramatic win for Nam Dinh, leaving the home fans elated.

With this hard-fought victory, Nam Dinh maintains their position at the top of the table with 25 points, while Hanoi’s quest for a higher ranking continues with just 13 points to their credit.

In another exciting matchup, Binh Duong claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Hong Linh Ha Tinh. The game saw both teams vying for dominance, with Binh Duong ultimately securing the victory with Atshimene Charles’ goal in the 72nd minute. This result propels Binh Duong to second place in the standings, tied on points with Nam Dinh but trailing due to goal difference.

Le Huynh Duc’s side showcased their title credentials with a solid performance, while Hong Linh Ha Tinh finds themselves in 11th place with work to do. As the V-League season unfolds, both Nam Dinh and Binh Duong emerge as strong contenders for the championship title, setting the stage for an exciting campaign ahead.

Denis Hardin

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