SLNA was shared points with Hong Linh Ha Tinh in the 'Nghe Derby' match

Both teams started the match cautiously in the first few minutes, with enthusiastic cheers from both teams' fans. However, the first real dangerous opportunities belonged to the away team HL Ha Tinh.

In the 11th minute, from a difficult cross from the right wing, striker Tuan Hai escaped the SLNA defender's clutches and shot from close range, hitting the post. Immediately, SLNA also had an answer with a neat combination, unfortunately Tuan Tai's shot was too weak.

Luck was once again on SLNA's side, from a sharp counter-attack in the 14th minute. Nguyen Van Hiep of the away team lifted the ball past goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang but unfortunately the ball missed SLNA's goal by a hair's breadth.

Young SLNA players surrounded by HL Ha Tinh. Photo: Duc Anh

In the 21st minute, SLNA had another chance. From a fairly accurate cross from Dinh Tien, striker Peter Samuel ran across, received the cross from the left wing, then headed the ball to the far corner but the ball missed the post. Shortly after in the 35th minute, Tuan Hai from Ha Tinh had a very determined dribble but pushed the ball a bit too far and Van Hoang rushed out to catch the ball.

At the end of the first half, the match fell apart with fierce plays and confusing comments from the referee. Dinh Dong and Sy Hoang were the two players who received yellow cards from referee Ngo Duy Lan. In the 41st minute, midfielder Quang Tinh won the ball in Ha Tinh's half, led for a moment and then shot hard from 30 meters out but the ball went over the crossbar.

SLNA's play in the first half was quite deadlocked due to the clumsiness of foreign player Alagie Sosseh. The home team controlled the game well but dangerous opportunities belonged to the away team.

Foreign player Peter Samuel still played aggressively as usual. Photo: Duc Anh

In the second half, SLNA's coaching staff made two substitutions, Phan Van Duc and Pham The Nhat were sent onto the field to replace foreign player Alagie Sosseh and defender Dinh Dong who were injured. Meanwhile, Ha Tinh's coaching staff also withdrew Van Hiep to make way for Nguyen Van Tam.

While SLNA's chances had yet to materialize, the Nghe An team's defense could not stand firm against the visitors' attack in the 48th minute. A pass through the SLNA defender and a favorable cross from Van Minh helped Van Tam comfortably shoot past Van Hoang. The score was 1-0 for HL Ha Tinh.

Waking up after the first goal, SLNA pressed forward to attack in search of an equalizer. SLNA strikers such as Tuan Tai and Peter Samuel continuously fired at Ha Tinh's goal but were unsuccessful. It was not until the next minute that the home team SLNA's attacking efforts were duly rewarded.

HL Ha Tinh players played confidently against SLNA. Photo: Duc Anh

In the 83rd minute, from a sharp attack, foreign player Peter Samuel passed the ball to Phan Van Duc. The SLNA star did not shoot immediately but delicately released the ball, "setting the table" for Ho Tuan Tai to equalize 1-1 for SLNA.

After scoring, SLNA made two substitutions. Phuc Tinh and Ngoc Anh replaced Quang Tinh and Sy Hoang. Meanwhile, HL Ha Tinh also made two substitutions, with central defenders Hoang Lam and Van Cong coming onto the field.

With about 20 minutes left in the match, SLNA played low to deploy defense and counterattack and had opportunities outside the 16m50 area. However, the decisive passes to Ngoc Anh or Peter Samuel were not as expected. At this time, Phu Nguyen was sent onto the field to replace Tuan Tai.

HL Ha Tinh fans cheer for the away team. Photo: Duc Anh

With only 2 minutes left in regulation time, Van Duc made a delicate pass to Peter Samuel to face goalkeeper Quang Tuan. However, the SLNA foreign player's shot found the goalkeeper of HL Ha Tinh. The match was extremely tense and dramatic when Van Duc and Peter Samuel's shots missed the post by a hair's breadth as well as in the face-to-face situation.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. This result was enough to satisfy the large number of Nghe An fans who came to Vinh Stadium to cheer for the first “Nghe Tinh Derby” in the V.League. After 9 rounds, SLNA has 12 points and is temporarily ranked 9th while HL Ha Tinh is still ranked 12th with 8 points.

Live broadcast of Song Lam Nghe An - Hong Linh Ha Tinh: Phan Van Duc assisted, Ho Tuan Tai scored the equalizer

(Baonghean.vn) - Phan Van Duc was put on the field from the beginning of the second half and he had a beautiful assist for Ho Tuan Tai to score the equalizer for the home team SLNA.