Right in the 10th minute, the home team took advantage when Huu Nam seized the opportunity to score the opening goal. The early goal helped Hai Phong play confidently, maintaining the pressing rhythm, making it difficult for Ninh Binh for most of the first half.
In the second half, Ninh Binh adjusted their tactics and increased the pressure. The luck came to the away team when a player coming on for Hai Phong headed the ball into his own net.
With the score 1-1, Ninh Binh continued to dominate when Hai Phong no longer had the strength to maintain the formation. In particular, striker Daniel Anjos had to rush down to face Dinh Trieu three times.
In the third time, the Vietnamese goalkeeper, who had been injured before, rushed out slowly and fouled Ajnos. It was Anjos who took the penalty kick to seal the score 2-1 for Ninh Binh from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.
The match ended about 60 minutes later than expected due to a power grid problem at Lach Tray Stadium.
This victory helped Ninh Binh Club extend their unbeaten streak in 2025. They passed the round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals. Their opponents will be PVF-CAND or Hoang Anh Gia Lai./.