In Group B, The Cong Viettel started quite well with a goal by Huu Tuan in the 18th minute, but in the 32nd minute, Hoai Phong scored the equalizer for Ho Chi Minh City.
In the first 15 minutes of the second half, Cong Hau (minutes 47, 60) and Huu Trong (minutes 56) scored 3 goals in a row to help The Cong lead 4-1. In the 71st and 74th minutes, Dang Duong and Gia Doan renewed their hopes of equalizing with 2 goals to shorten the score to 3-4 for HCMC. However, The Cong Viettel played with concentration, then to preserve the thrilling victory of 4-3.
Also in this group, PVF beat Tay Ninh with a score of 6-0. In the first half, Le Phat shined with a double goal to help Mr. Nguyen Duy Dong's team lead by 2 goals.
In the second half, Ngoc Tai, Long Vu, Minh Quang and Anh Tuan scored 4 more goals to bring PVF a 6-0 victory, thereby sharing the top 2 positions with The Cong Viettel.
In Group C, Dong Thap once made a big splash in youth training, so it is expected to cause Hoang Anh Gia Lai I many difficulties. However, the team from the mountain town affirmed their superior strength with a 5-1 victory.
After an attack in the middle in the sixth minute, Minh Tam turned around to handle the ball after a pass from his teammate and then fired a shot from about 25 m, sending the ball into the far corner, opening the score for Hoang Anh Gia Lai I.
In the 22nd minute, Minh Tam concretized his teammate's free kick with a header, raising the score to 2-0. In the 52nd minute, Nay Di Dan turned around and finished the ball hard in the penalty area to increase the score to 3-0.
Three minutes later, Dac Loc scored the 4th goal for the mountain town team after a header. In the 69th minute, Hoang Khai headed the ball to reduce the score to 1-4 but 6 minutes later, Dac Loc scored again to seal a 5-1 victory for Hoang Anh Gia Lai I.
Meanwhile, also in Group C, Hanoi overwhelmed Dak Lak right after the opening whistle but only scored 1 goal in the first half thanks to Thien Phu.
Continuing to take the initiative in the second half and creating many scoring opportunities, the capital team did not score any more goals. However, the only goal was enough to help Hanoi win all 3 points.
