Tiến Linh missed an opportunity, while the 20-year-old Vietnamese overseas talent shone with 4 goals in 6 matches.

Tiến Linh missed a clear scoring opportunity in the game between CA TP.HCM Club and Truong Tuoi Dong Nai. In contrast, Khoa Ngô stood out by netting the sole goal of the match.

CA TP.HCM Club hosted Truong Tuoi Dong Nai at Thong Nhat Stadium in this season's National Cup quarter-final. The V-League representative started enthusiastically, determined to secure victory. In the 7th minute, Tiến Linh had a header chance inside Dong Nai's penalty area, but the shot lacked accuracy.

By the 22nd minute, Huy Toàn attempted a second-line strike, but the ball hit a visiting player's leg. CA TP.HCM Club continued pressuring Truong Tuoi Dong Nai's half thanks to the dynamism of Khoa Ngô, the 20-year-old overseas Vietnamese talent. However, the V-League side remained stuck in finding a goal during the first 45 minutes. The first half ended 0-0.

In the second half, CA TP.HCM Club intensified their attacks. At minute 60, Khoa Ngô had a scoring chance when he broke free to receive a teammate's favorable pass, but his shot missed the post. Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc's defense then faced further assaults from CA TP.HCM.

At minute 71, Khoa Ngô's pressing stole the ball near the penalty area edge, causing Tan Sinh to commit an error. Dong Nai's center-back then fouled Khoa Ngô in a situation that could have led to a clear goal. After consulting VAR, the referee awarded CA TP.HCM Club a penalty and sent Tan Sinh off.

From the penalty spot at minute 76, Khoa Ngô calmly deceived Tan Truong to open the scoring 1-0. In the following minutes, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club attacked despite being short-handed, but couldn't breach the opponent's defense.

At minute 90+4, Tiến Linh faced the opposing goalkeeper after Khoa Ngô's through pass. However, he missed the opportunity with an inaccurate finish.

Ultimately, CA TP.HCM Club won 1-0 thanks to Khoa Ngô's goal, the player who has shown impressive form since joining the team. Statistics show Khoa Ngô scored 4 goals in 6 matches, including 3 in V-League.

Starting lineup: CA TP.HCM vs Dong Nai

CA TP.HCM: Patrik Le Giang, Huy Toàn, Gia Bao, Hoang Phuc, Quang Hung, Duc Huy, Khoa Ngô, Tiến Linh, Grant, Dinh Thanh Binh, Makrillos

Dong Nai: Tan Truong, Van Khoa, Tan Sinh, Thanh Loc, Huu Tuấn, Van Son, Tu Nhân, Sam Ngoc Duc, Minh Vương, Le Thanh Binh, Sandro