The match left a strong impression of overseas Vietnamese players, in which midfielder Ngo Dang Khoa left a prominent mark with an important goal.
Despite having to play on PVF-CAND's field, Ho Chi Minh City Police actively entered the game and quickly controlled the game. The away team continuously pushed up the squad, creating significant pressure on the opponent's defense for most of the first half.
In the 19th minute, Ho Chi Minh City Police were awarded a penalty after Ha Van Viet handled the ball in the penalty area. However, from the 11m spot, captain Nguyen Tien Linh could not beat goalkeeper Phi Minh Long when the shot was weak and easily predictable.
After a regrettable miss, coach Le Huynh Duc's team still maintained a proactive playing style. In the 34th minute, from a long pass from a teammate, overseas Vietnamese striker Lee Williams accelerated past the PVF-CAND defender before finishing neatly, opening the score for Ho Chi Minh City Police.
Stepping into the second half, the away team continued to dominate. In the 55th minute, overseas Vietnamese Ngo Dang Khoa spoke up. The midfielder born in 2006 chose a reasonable position in the penalty area and launched a decisive finish, doubling the gap for Ho Chi Minh City Police. This is Ngo Dang Khoa's first goal since joining the team on loan from Perth Glory club (Australia), showing quick integration and remarkable professional potential.
In the final minutes of the match, PVF-CAND tried to push up the squad to find an equalizer. In the 79th minute, Nguyen Thanh Nhan dribbled on the right wing and then crossed accurately for Ha Van Viet to head the ball to narrow the score to 1-2. However, the home team could not make any more difference in the remaining time.
In the end, Ho Chi Minh City Police won 2-1 against PVF-CAND, thereby continuing to maintain the momentum of accumulating points. The performance of overseas Vietnamese players, especially Ngo Dang Khoa, became a notable professional highlight in this round.
