Winning a thrilling penalty shootout against Hanoi B, Nam Dinh stays in V.League

Nam Dinh faced many difficulties in the first half against the youth and pressing style of Hanoi B. The team from Thanh Nam was sometimes caught up in the opponent's style of play. However, experience and bravery helped coach Van Sy's students stand firm in the first 45 minutes. This was also a big surprise that the young team from the capital brought to both the audience and the opponent.

Nam Dinh fans filled the B stand of Vinh stadium. Photo: Hai Hoang

After the break, Nam Dinh played differently. Right in the first minutes of the second half, they had consecutive good opportunities to open the score, but the excellence of goalkeeper Sy Huy of Hanoi B made the strikers of Thanh Nam disappointed.

The following adjustments continued to bring a solid game to Nam Dinh while putting significant pressure on Hanoi B's goal, especially in the final minutes of the match.

In the 86th minute, it seemed like Hanoi B's net was shaking, but Van Truong's close-range shot from Nam Dinh went wide, surprising many people, because in front of this midfielder was only an empty goal.

The match was dramatic until the last minute. Photo: Quang Minh

The 0-0 draw after 90 minutes forced the two teams to enter a penalty shootout to determine the winner. Nam Dinh's experience and bravery once again came into play. They successfully executed all 5 of their kicks with cool, tricky finishes. Meanwhile, Xuan Tu of Hanoi B could not beat Quoc Thien Esele in the 3rd kick.

Having a series of opportunities, but wasting opportunities prevented Thanh Nam team from being able to resolve the match in 90 minutes. In the nerve-wracking penalty shootout, Nam Dinh players continued to show their mettle when winning 5-3 and gaining the right to stay in V.League./.

STARTING LINEUP

Nam Dinh: Quoc Thien Esele (77), Viet Tu (2), Huu Quy (5), Van Truong (66), Quoc Huong (38), Ha Long (35), Minh Tuan (28), Huu Dinh (19), Dinh Manh (16), Van Thuan (15), Sy Minh (93)

Hanoi B: Sy Huy (1), Trung Hoc (88), Van Cong (37), Xuan Tu (36), Van Vi (28), Van Xuan (22), Viet Anh (20), Van Duc (19), Van Nam (17), Van Dat (12), Tuan Hai (10)

Nam Dinh plays play-off, the mark of "captain" Nguyen Van Sy

(Baonghean.vn) - Leading Nam Dinh to the play-off match, Coach Nguyen Van Sy has truly left an impression in the hearts of Thanh Nam fans. V-League 2018 is truly a difficult season for Nam Dinh players and so far they have not collapsed because they have a "steadfast" captain.