SLNA shared the points in a disappointing draw.

(Baonghean.vn) - Despite being considered the stronger team and playing better, SLNA's strikers' lack of finishing ability forced them to settle for a draw against hosts V. Ninh Binh.

Entering the match, both home team V. Ninh Binh and away team SLNA showed clear determination to secure all three points to achieve their respective goals. While the home team needed three points to escape the relegation zone, SLNA also had to win all three points if they didn't want to lose their top spot to HAGL, who had already secured a narrow 1-0 victory against V. Hai Phong in the earlier match.

As expected, both teams entered the match with high determination and constantly created dangerous chances towards each other's goal. V. Ninh Binh controlled the ball more and had more opportunities, but SLNA proved dangerous in counter-attacks, especially with the combination of the trio Trong Hoang, Cong Vinh, and Hector, which made it difficult for the home team to defend. And that was concretized by SLNA with the opening goal in the 23rd minute through a superb free-kick by Cong Vinh.

After Cong Vinh's goal, the visiting team surged forward, gradually taking control of the game. However, unexpectedly in the 34th minute, Manh Hung of SLNA handled the ball in the penalty area, and V. Ninh Binh was awarded a penalty. Dinh Van Ta made no mistake, beating goalkeeper Nguyen Manh to equalize for V. Ninh Binh.

Entering the second half, both teams continued to launch attacks without hesitation. The game remained a back-and-forth affair, with numerous scoring opportunities created by both sides.

Having dropped points, SLNA (in yellow) lost their top spot.

A notable moment for SLNA came in the 79th minute, when Cong Vinh and Bryan combined well with a one-touch pass. Cong Vinh faced goalkeeper Van Hung, but his shot was rushed and went wide. Meanwhile, for V. Ninh Binh, Moussa executed a beautiful backheel pass to Anh Tuan, who then curled a shot with his right foot. However, his shot went straight to goalkeeper Nguyen Manh.
It was an unlucky day, with strikers from both sides unable to convert their chances, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Neither team was happy with the result of the match, as after this disappointing draw, SLNA had to accept relegation to second place and watch HAGL comfortably sit at the top. Meanwhile, V. Ninh Binh also failed to improve their position, remaining stuck in ninth place in the standings.

Hung Nguyen