Match Report
In the standings it was Hai Phong 11th on 14 points, Than Quang Ninh 3rd on 19 — separated by 5. Quảng Ninh's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Hai Phong 0.58 scored and 1.25 conceded per game, Than Quang Ninh 1 and 0.92, with the league averaging 1.15.
Momentum sat with Hai Phong, winners of their last three, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
The venue was Yên Phú Stadium in Yên Bái. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Than Quang Ninh led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.




