(Football result) - Le Van Thuan scored the decisive goal for the second consecutive match, helping Ninh Binh defeat Becamex Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ninh Binh FC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Becamex TP.HCM in an emotionally charged match, as midfielder Le Van Thuan once again became the hero with a decisive goal in the final minutes of stoppage time. The match concluded with overwhelming joy for the Ancient Capital team after an exciting score chase.
From the first half, Ninh Binh FC quickly demonstrated initiative. Geovane Magno opened the scoring with a beautiful direct free kick, putting the visiting team ahead. Earlier, Gia Hung also put the ball into Becamex TP.HCM's net, but the goal was not recognized, preventing the advantage from increasing. The half ended with a 1-0 lead for Ninh Binh.
Moving into the second half, Becamex TP.HCM pushed their formation forward and quickly found an equalizer. In the 53rd minute, from Vo Hoang Minh Khoa's corner kick, Ho Tan Tai rose high for a dangerous header, defeating goalkeeper Van Lam to level the score at 1-1. In the following minutes, both teams played a tug-of-war, creating a fairly balanced situation but without many clear opportunities.
When the match seemed destined to end with a draw, Le Van Thuan once again spoke up at the right moment. In the final seconds of stoppage time, he scored the decisive goal, securing a 2-1 victory for Ninh Binh FC. This was also the second consecutive match where this midfielder shone at a crucial moment, after previously scoring a beautiful goal to help his team defeat HAGL in the previous round.
At Binh Duong Stadium, Becamex TP.HCM (19 points) will face the newcomer Ninh Binh FC (31 points) in a context where the home team must secure points to avoid falling into the bottom group. Their recent results – a home win against HLHT and a draw away against PVFCAND – bring positive signals for Coach Nobuhiro and his team. In the first leg, they also drew 1-1 with the opponent, indicating this is not a highly unbalanced matchup.
Nevertheless, considering squad quality, Ninh Binh is still rated slightly higher. This team is very determined to win in order to consolidate its position in the leading group and maintain hope for competing for a high ranking as the season concludes. However, their unstable form recently has prevented them from creating reassurance.
For Becamex TP.HCM, the fluctuations on the coaching bench – having changed three head coaches – have not yet yielded clear results. The squad lacks depth, coupled with injuries to key players like Vi Hao and Minh Khoa, significantly weakening their strength. Foreign players have also not demonstrated leadership roles, leading to a lack of breakthrough in their play against strong opponents.
On the other hand, Ninh Binh, despite possessing a good squad, faces many issues. The foreign players' declining form has shifted the burden onto Geovane in the attack. The defensive system also continuously exposes mistakes, not improving even with adjustments from the coaching staff. This shows that this team still has much work to do if it wants to achieve its set goals.
Becamex TP HCM: Minh Toan, Tung Quoc, Khac Vu, Tuan Canh, Dinh Khuong, Tan Tai, Thanh Hau, Hong Quan, Minh Khoa, Ferraira Hugo, Uhochukwu.
Ninh Binh:Van Lam, Duc Chien, Ngoc Bao, Thanh Thinh, Tien Anh, Quang Nho, Thanh Trung, Bao Toan, Quoc Viet, Geovane, Gustavo.
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