Cong Phuong missed penalty, HAGL suffered a miserable defeat

The mountain town team suffered a 0-4 defeat on Quang Nam's field in round 16 of the 2015 V-League on the afternoon of July 15.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai are going through the darkest days of this season. Before this week's round, they had 11 consecutive matches with only draws and losses, falling to second to last with only 10 points (only above bottom Dong Nai on goal difference). Quang Nam are not much better in terms of form, with only one win in their last 11 matches. This battle at Tam Ky Stadium is like a match for the miserable.

One of the reasons for HAGL’s poor performance is the lack of quality foreign players. In this match, they were without the services of central defender Franklin due to suspension, and after only seven minutes of the match, striker Sanogo Moussa was injured and had to leave the field.

Cong Phuong (white) and his teammates are becoming the points mines of the teams in V-League this year. Photo: Lam Thoa.

Similar to many previous matches, HAGL often started with an active attack while their opponents were cautious, but what they created was only limited to opportunities. In the 21st minute, Thanh Tung escaped into the penalty area but finished slowly, allowing the opponent to retreat to cover. Not long after, Van Son chose to finish from a distance but was also unsuccessful.

HAGL's game gradually weakened, especially when Cong Phuong could not find a connection with the back line. He was too lost among his seniors who were much taller and stronger.

That was when Quang Nam launched sharp, fast counter-attacks. In the 30th minute, Minh Tuan assisted Van Hau to escape into the penalty area and shoot with great force, but the ball missed the target.By the 41st minute, HAGL's net had to be opened up.After receiving the ball from the center, Suleiman pushed it to the edge of the penalty area and then kicked his left foot straight into the top corner, opening the score for Quang Nam.

In the second half, HAGL pushed their attacks even harder, but while they could not find a positive solution for the attack, the defense continued to play loosely.In the 51st minute, Patiyo scored from close range to double the home team's lead.after a pass from the left wing by his teammate. This is the striker's 11th goal since the beginning of the season, including a total of three goals against HAGL. In the first leg, he scored a double in the 2-2 draw at Pleiku Stadium.

HAGL (white) is clearly facing the risk of relegation. Photo: Lam Thoa.

In the 57th minute, the gap was increased to 3-0.Suleiman was the one to score again with a simple tap-in from close range, after goalkeeper Minh Nhut dived to block a cross from the left wing.

About two minutes later, a HAGL player was blocked in the penalty area, giving the away team a penalty. However, on the 11-meter mark, Cong Phuong could not beat goalkeeper Van Cuong.

After that, Quang Nam took the initiative to play slowly to preserve their numbers and three-goal advantage. HAGL had an easier time in terms of the game, but did not have enough strength and ability to score. The rare dangerous situation they created was a shot that went wide of the post by center-back Tien Dung in the 75th minute. Not only that, in the third minute of extra time, Guillaume Graechen's team also conceded a fourth goal, afterThanh Trung fooled goalkeeper Minh Nhut to make the score 4-0..

According to VNE