Match Report
The table gap was wide: 29 points between Thể Công-Viettel (2nd, 54 pts) and Đông Á Thanh Hoá (11th, 25 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.5/0.81 for Thể Công-Viettel and 1/1.46 for Đông Á Thanh Hoá (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
6 matches unbeaten backed Thể Công-Viettel's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Thể Công-Viettel held 13 points of 15 and Đông Á Thanh Hoá 4.
8 meetings are on record — 5 won by Thể Công-Viettel, 2 by Đông Á Thanh Hoá, 1 drawn, at 2.88 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. History points to goals: 63% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 63%.
Sân vận động Hàng Đẫy staged the fixture, a ground that holds 22,500. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Thể Công-Viettel: Pedro Henrique (73')
Key stats
Possession: Thể Công-Viettel 56% · Đông Á Thanh Hoá 44% · Total shots: 14-4 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 6-0