Nam Dinh’s Assassin Leads Team to Victory Over Binh Duong

The match between Nam Dinh and Binh Duong in round 17 of V-League 2023/2024 was highly anticipated, with both teams vying for the top spot. Nam Dinh, led by coach Vu Hong Viet, had a 5-point lead and aimed to solidify their position with a win. The game started with intense back-and-forth action from both sides.

In the 13th minute, Nam Dinh’s Lucas Alves set up Tran Van Cong for a close attempt that went over the crossbar. Rafaelson had a header miss narrowly in the 28th minute for Nam Dinh, while Binh Duong’s Nguyen Tien Linh missed a clear chance soon after. Just before halftime, Rafaelson scored a brilliant goal to give Nam Dinh the lead.

The second half saw Nam Dinh continuing their dominance, with Nguyen Van Toan testing Binh Duong’s goalkeeper early on. Binh Duong fought back, and in the 65th minute, Bui Vi Hao scored to level the playing field. However, Rafaelson proved to be the hero for Nam Dinh with two more goals in the 75th and 81st minutes, securing a hat trick and a 3-1 victory.

With this win, Nam Dinh soared to the top of the rankings with 38 points, putting them in a strong position for the championship. The fans at Thien Truong Stadium could already sense their team’s success under coach Vu Hong Viet.

In another match, Binh Dinh faced off against Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Despite off-field distractions for Ha Tinh, Binh Dinh took control of the game. After a series of attacks, Alan broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a superb goal. Nguyen Van Duc extended Binh Dinh’s lead in the 77th minute, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory.

This win propelled Binh Dinh to 3rd place in the rankings with 29 points, while Ha Tinh remained in the lower half with 20 points. Elsewhere, Khanh Hoa and Hai Phong provided a goal-filled spectacle with a 4-2 victory for Hai Phong.

In summary, Nam Dinh’s Rafaelson shone with a hat trick against Binh Duong, while Binh Dinh’s Alan and Van Duc secured a crucial win against Ha Tinh, showcasing their determination in the V-League 2023/2024 season.