In the 18th minute, Nguyen Thi Van made a delicate assist for Truc Huong to run down and finish, scoring the opening goal for the mining team. This goal helped Vietnam Coal and Minerals play enthusiastically, while proactively retreating deep to defend, waiting for a counter-attack opportunity.
In the second half, Ho Chi Minh City I tried to push up the formation to find an equalizer. However, the defense of Vietnam Coal and Minerals played disciplined and neutralized many dangerous situations. Coach Doan Minh Hai and his team maintained a fragile advantage until the final whistle, winning all 3 points against the leading championship candidate.
Empty-handed, with only 9 points after 4 matches, defending champion Ho Chi Minh City I has officially lost the top spot to Hanoi when the capital team has 10 points. Meanwhile, Vietnam Coal and Minerals is in 3rd place with 7 points.
In the match on the same day, Thai Nguyen T&T defeated Phong Phu Ha Nam with a score of 2-1. The goals were scored by Ngoc Minh Chuyen (minute5) and Lo Thi Hoai (minute 84. Phong Phu Ha Nam equalized in the 83rd minute thanks to Lan Anh.
Previously, on September 17, Hanoi beat Ho Chi Minh City II 2-0 thanks to goals from Thuy Nhi and Hai Yen.
With this result, Thai Nguyen T&T had the first win of the tournament to stand in fourth place with 5 points. Phong Phu Ha Nam ranked 3rd with 1 point as the bottom team of Ho Chi Minh City II.
