Both quarter-final matches on February 23 are exciting matches that fans are looking forward to. At Tan Hung Stadium (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province), The Cong Viettel faced Song Lam Nghe An with the ambition to win a ticket to the next round. However, the 1-6 defeat in the final match of the group stage against PVF somewhat affected the mentality of the army players.
Coach Dang Thanh Phuong's students tried their best to compete but did not bring many results. After a solid start to the match, The Cong Viettel conceded a goal at the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, defender Nguyen Van Tam took part in the attack and had an accurate shot to open the score for Song Lam Nghe An. The remaining time of the first half was not enough for The Cong Viettel to equalize.
Entering the second half, The Cong Viettel played much better than the first 45 minutes. In the 63rd minute, Dang Thanh Binh shined with a 1-1 equalizer for the Northern representative. Not wanting to drag the match into a lucky penalty shootout, Song Lam Nghe An started to increase the pressure. In the 74th minute, Trong Tuan scored to seal a 2-1 victory for the Nghe An team.
Meanwhile, PVF faced Binh Duong in a match in which this team continued to show its strength. Similar to previous times, PVF continued to break the deadlock early against the opponent. In the 23rd minute, midfielder Nguyen Sy Manh Dung accurately finished to open the score for PVF. This advantage helps coach Nguyen Duy Dong's students play more excitedly.
They maintained the score at 1-0 until the final whistle of the first half rang. Entering the second half, Binh Duong began to take risks to attack. But before they can score, they have to concede another goal. This time, Nguyen Trong Duc Vu helped PVF seal a 2-0 victory, thereby winning a ticket to the semi-finals.
Tomorrow (February 24), the remaining two quarter-final matches between Hong Linh Ha Tinh - Dong Thap and Ba Ria - Vung Tau with Ho Chi Minh City will take place at Ba Ria Stadium.
