Without the service of Cong Phuong due to injury, along with the absence of midfielder Luu Tu Nhan, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai faced many difficulties in organizing the playing style. The lack of a mobile midfielder made the away team's ball deployment plans less flexible than in previous matches.
Despite possessing experienced players like Luong Xuan Truong or Sam Ngoc Duc, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai still encountered obstacles against the home team's pressing and fierce play. The attacks on both wings did not bring clear results, causing the away team not to create many dangerous opportunities in the first half. The two teams left the field for a temporary break with a score of 0-0.
Stepping into the second half, coach Nguyen Viet Thang made personnel adjustments to strengthen the attacking power. However, PVF-CAND Youth team took better advantage of the opportunity. In the 58th minute, from a free kick on the left wing, Tien Dinh jumped high and headed accurately, opening the score for the home team.
After conceding a goal, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai pushed up the squad and increased pressure. However, the final touches were still not accurate enough. When the game was deadlocked, the away team suddenly got an equalizer thanks to a moment of personal brilliance. In the 77th minute, newcomer Doan Hai Quan took a direct free kick from the left wing, the ball flew in an unpredictable trajectory, causing the Young PVF-CAND goalkeeper to not have time to react.
In the remaining time, the two teams did not score more goals. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. This result helped Truong Tuoi Dong Nai continue to lead the rankings with 21 points, maintaining a 4-point gap with the team behind.
