In this match, the away team did not have the service of striker Cong Phuong. However, with the remaining force including many experienced players such as Xuan Truong, Minh Vuong, Van Son or Tu Nhan, coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team still controlled the game and created many notable attacking situations.
Khanh Hoa also showed determination in the promotion race when organizing a tight, disciplined playing style. Khac Khiem's return helped the home team have more attacking options, creating some dangerous opportunities but could not be converted into goals.
The turning point of the match came in the 45+3 minute. From Xuan Truong's accurate cross from the right wing, foreign player Alex Sandro controlled neatly before finishing decisively, opening the score for Truong Tuoi Dong Nai right before the end of the first half.
In the second half, Khanh Hoa pushed up the squad to find an equalizer. In the 63rd minute, Minh Loi put the ball into the opponent's net after a corner kick situation. However, after consulting VAR, the referee determined that there was a foul on goalkeeper Tan Truong in the previous dispute and did not recognize the goal.
In the remainder of the match, Khanh Hoa increased pressure with many shots towards the opponent's goal. Coach Nguyen Viet Thang adjusted personnel by taking Xuan Truong off to rest, and bringing Thanh Minh on to strengthen defense and improve the pace of transition.
These adjustments helped Truong Tuoi Dong Nai stand firm against the opponent's pressure. At the end of the match, left-back Van Khoa made his mark with a lob shot from midfield, sealing a 2-0 victory for the away team.
With this result, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai has 28 points after 12 matches, continuing to firmly hold the top spot. Meanwhile, Khanh Hoa is temporarily ranked third with 20 points.
