Coming from behind against Viettel, Thanh Hoa consolidates its top position in V-League 2023

Thanh Hoa extended their unbeaten streak to 9 games after their home match against Viettel . As usual, Coach Popov's team started off enthusiastically. Viettel was no pushover when they played an open game with the home team. Coach Thach Bao Khanh did not hide his intention to score an early goal by continuously launching quick and direct attacks.

After an exciting first 10 minutes, Thanh Hoa gradually controlled the tempo of the match. They kept the ball firmly, pushing Viettel back to their own half. Coach Popov understood Viettel’s danger so he asked his players to slow down and wait for their opponent to make a mistake. And that intention became a reality.

Gustavo scored twice for Thanh Hoa.

In the 30th minute, Lam Ti Phong tried to cross the ball from the right wing for Huu Dung to head the ball to open the score. But that joy did not last long as the away team broke through Xuan Hoang's net. In the 35th minute, Hoang Duc hung the ball accurately for Jaha to take advantage of his height and head the ball to equalize.

In the second half, Viettel unexpectedly scored an early goal thanks to substitute player Duong Van Hao. With the advantage, the away team deployed their familiar defensive counter-attacking style of play. Thanh Hoa players were stuck in finding a way to get into Van Phong's goal.

However, Thanh Hoa found opportunities from set pieces. In the 73rd minute, Quoc Phuong kicked a precise free kick for Gustavo to equalize 2-2. The home team continued to attack. They completed the comeback in the 88th minute. Quoc Phuong and Gustavo were still the two factors contributing to this goal, with the same scenario of hanging the ball and heading the ball.

V-League rankings after round 9.

After 9 rounds, Thanh Hoa is in the lead with 21 points. They are 4 points ahead of Hanoi Police Club. Meanwhile, Viettel is in eighth place with 11 points, 1 point ahead of the danger zone.

Result: Thanh Hoa 3-2 Viettel

Score:

Thanh Hoa - Huu Dung (30'), Gustavo Santos (73', 88')

Viettel - Jaha (35'), Van Hao (50')

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