At Binh Duong Stadium on the afternoon of May 10, the home team started actively but unexpectedly conceded a goal in the 12th minute. From Vuong Van Huy's cross, center-back Khong Minh Gia Bao, in an effort to save, headed the ball into his own net, making goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang unable to save.
After conceding a goal, Ho Chi Minh City Police pushed up the squad to find an equalizer. The attacking trio Endrick, Raphael and Lee Williams continuously put pressure on Song Lam Nghe An's goal. The home team had twice put the ball into the opponent's net but the goals were not recognized due to offside.
The initiative of Ho Chi Minh City Police was rewarded at the end of the first half. In the 45th minute, Lee Williams broke through in the penalty area, causing center-back Hoang Van Khanh to foul, bringing a penalty for the home team. From the 11m spot, the British-Vietnamese striker successfully finished, bringing the match back to balance.
Stepping into the second half, coach Phung Thanh Phuong continued to strengthen the attack by bringing Bui Ngoc Long onto the field. The home team's adjustments helped the game become more prosperous with many dangerous attacks.
In the 61st minute, Nguyen Tien Linh was brought on to replace Pham Duc Huy. Just a few minutes later, the striker born in 1997 scored to increase the score to 2-1 with a decisive handling and finishing in the penalty area, thereby ending a 17-match consecutive goalless streak.
In the 88th minute, a mistake by Song Lam Nghe An's defense created conditions for foreign player Raphael to score a goal to seal a 3-1 victory for Ho Chi Minh City Police.
This result helps Ho Chi Minh City Police have 32 points after 22 rounds, temporarily ranked 6th in the rankings. Meanwhile, Song Lam Nghe An is ranked 9th with 24 points.
