Hanoi FC won the National Super Cup for the 5th time
(Baonghean.vn) - Two goals by Lucao and Van Kien helped Hanoi defeat Hai Phong 2-0 to win the National Super Cup for the 5th time, on the afternoon of January 29.
Hai Phong FC marched to Hang Day with great determination. However, the loss of two pillars Rimario and Moses Oloya made it impossible for the port city team to play on equal terms with the home team. Instead, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team could only defend in a group under the pressure created by the home team.
On the other side of the front line, Van Quyet helped Hanoi FC develop the ball rhythmically in both the middle and the two wings. The Vietnamese player moved widely, making creative passes. When needed, he could also threaten the away team's goal with powerful and accurate shots.
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| Hanoi FC dominated the first minutes of the match. Photo: Hai Hoang |
The V-League champions' relentless attack was rewarded with the opening goal in the 26th minute. After Van Quyet's opening pass, rookie William passed the ball to the far post for Lucao to head past Dinh Trieu. The Hai Phong club's goalkeeper, despite his excellent performance, was helpless against the home team's striker's close-range shot.
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| Lucao opened the score for Hanoi FC. Photo: Hai Hoang |
After conceding the goal, Hai Phong still could not attack. The foreign duo Okutu and Bicou disappeared. The away team had to wait until the first half's injury time to have their first shot on target. Huu Son's free kick was directed towards the far corner but was easily caught by Tan Truong.
In the second half, Hai Phong changed their approach by playing more on the wing, while persistently developing the ball from home. However, Hanoi FC still maintained a good formation distance to control the opponent's pressure. Hai Phong's only chance was Joseph Mpande's one-on-one escape in the 67th minute, but goalkeeper Tan Truong made a very good save. In the 76th minute, Hanoi FC tore the Hai Phong net for the second time. Van Quyet dribbled the ball with great effort on the left wing, escaped to the bottom of the line, then passed back to Van Kien to finish close to the goal, increasing the score to 2-0.
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| Hanoi FC won the 2022 National Super Cup. Photo: Hai Hoang |
Hanoi FC kept a 2-goal lead for the remaining time. If Tuan Hai had scored more accurately in the last minute of extra time, the home team would have won by a bigger margin. But anyway, this result was enough for the capital team to start the season perfectly with the Super Cup title, and at the same time affirm their current No. 1 position./.
