Tran Phi Son scored a hat-trick of assists, Cong Phuong continued to score at AFC Cup 2020
(Baonghean.vn) - Ho Chi Minh City FC's attack had a successful day in their away match against Singapore's Hougang United. In this match, Phi Son left his mark on all 3 goals while Cong Phuong scored his second goal in the 2020 AFC Cup.
In the second round of the 2020 AFC Cup group stage, Ho Chi Minh City FC traveled to Singapore with great confidence. Coach Chung Hae-seong fielded the strongest lineup with Phi Son, Cong Phuong, and Amido Balde. In the goalkeeper position, Bui Tien Dung also had his first appearance for the current V.League runner-up.
The right wing with Phi Son's speed and technique was the main attack direction of the V.League representative. After a few missed opportunities, Cong Phuong shone with a neat finish in the 15th minute, giving the home team's goalkeeper no chance to block.
| Midfielder Phi Son assisted Cong Phuong and Amido Balde (double) to score. Video: Fox Sports |
In the first half's injury time, Ho Chi Minh City FC seized the opportunity to double the gap. Amido Balde took advantage of his superior height to launch a tricky header to help the V.League representative enter the break with a 2-0 lead.
In the 59th minute, Cong Phuong's shot hit the post and found Phi Son. Number 10 completed his hat-trick of assists with a cross for Almido Balde to head in, raising the score to 3-0.
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| Cong Phuong celebrates his goal. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Club |
Just a moment of lapse of concentration in the 75th minute, Ho Chi Minh City FC had to concede a goal. Bui Tien Dung fouled the home team's striker in the penalty area, forcing the referee to point to the penalty spot. Plazibat took advantage of the opportunity to rekindle the home team's hopes of scoring a point.
Just 5 minutes later, Nazari comfortably broke free, before crossing for Plazibat to complete a double past goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung. After 2 consecutive goals, Ho Chi Minh City Club regrouped and did not give the opponent any space to approach the goal.
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| Two Nghe An players share joy on the opponent's field. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Club |
In the 89th minute, Amido Balde had a chance to finish off the home team but number 99 could not beat goalkeeper Khalid. The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Ho Chi Minh City Club. This result helped Ho Chi Minh City get 4 points after 2 matches at AFC Cup 2020.
HO CHI MINH CITY CLUB STARTING LINEUP
TM Bui Tien Dung, Sam Ngoc Duc, Ngo Hoang Thinh, Tran Phi Son, Nguyen Huu Tuan, Le Van Son, Nguyen Cong Phuong, Pham Cong Hien, Pape Diakite, Nguyen Cong Thanh, Amido Balde.
Cong Phuong scores, Ho Chi Minh City Club wins points in AFC Cup 2020
(Baonghean.vn) - The Nghe An striker scored his first goal for Ho Chi Minh City FC since returning to Vietnam in a 2-2 draw against host Yangon United in the AFC Cup 2020 group stage match on the afternoon of February 11.