Welcoming the team currently second to last on the rankings, Hoa Binh, in the latest match of round 15 of the 2024-2025 National First Division, the goal of Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc club is nothing other than to win all 3 points to continue to maintain 2nd place on the rankings.
However, an early surprise occurred at Binh Phuoc Stadium when Hoa Binh had a lead scored by Nguyen Van Tung on the penalty spot in the 9th minute.
After conceding the goal, Binh Phuoc encountered many difficulties in their attack when Hoa Binh took the initiative to play deep defense.
Coach Huynh Quoc Anh's team had to rely on Cong Phuong's individual brilliance to score an equalizer.
In the 28th minute, from a distance of more than 20 meters, Cong Phuong took a technical free kick that sent the ball dangerously away, scoring an equalizer 1-1 for Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc.
After conceding the goal, Hoa Binh proactively dropped the formation, focused on defense and kept the score unchanged until the end of the match.
However, in the 90+2 minute, Cong Phuong spoke up again. From another set piece, this time in a goal-line position, he took a free kick and once again put the ball into the net.
The decisive goal helped Binh Phuoc complete the comeback, winning 2-1 and regaining a 3-point gap with PVF-CAND, a direct opponent in the race for a place in the promotion play-off.
Up to now, Cong Phuong has scored 6 goals after 8 rounds, along with Luu Tu Nhan leading the scoring list in the 2024-2025 National First Division.
In round 14, the striker born in 1995 also left his mark with 2 assists in the 2-0 victory over Khanh Hoa, bringing the total number of passes this season to 3.
