On the evening of May 24, Becamex TPHCM welcomed Song Lam Nghe An at Binh Duong stadium in a match of great significance for both teams' relegation race.
With home advantage, coach Hua Hien Vinh's team entered the game proactively and controlled the game for most of the first half. The Thu Dau Mot team continuously exploited both wings to find a way to approach the opponent's goal.
Becamex TPHCM's most notable opportunity came in the 22nd minute when Bui Vi Hao jumped high to head close range, but the ball went narrowly wide of the post.
In the middle of the half, the match had to be temporarily stopped for more than 10 minutes due to a power outage at Binh Duong stadium. After the match resumed, both teams could not take advantage of the opportunities created and closed the first 45 minutes with a 0-0 draw.
A turning point appeared right at the beginning of the 2nd half. In the 50th minute, from Olaha's assist, Ngo Van Luong rushed in to head the ball into the net of Becamex TPHCM, scoring the only goal of the match.
After conceding a goal, the home team increased pressure and had a golden opportunity to bring the match back to the starting line in the 56th minute when they were awarded a penalty. However, from the 11m spot, striker Viet Cuong could not beat goalkeeper Cao Van Binh, missing the opportunity to equalize the score for Becamex TPHCM.
In the remaining time, the Binh Duong home team tried to push up the attacking formation but encountered a tight defensive system from the away team. Difficulties piled up when in the 89th minute, defender Ho Tan Tai received a direct red card after the referee consulted VAR.
Playing with one less player in the final minutes, Becamex TPHCM could not make a difference and accepted a 0-1 defeat right at home.
This result helps Song Lam Nghe An have 27 points after 24 rounds and officially complete the relegation target before two rounds. Meanwhile, Becamex TPHCM continues to face great pressure in the relegation battle in the final stage of the season. Coach Hua Hien Vinh's team has 21 points and is only 3 points ahead of the bottom team.
