Vietnam Petro Gas V-League 2009, round 18: The Cong move into fourth place

Thach Bao Khanh’s brace helped The Cong trounce Nam Dinh 3-1 in an attractive game at Hang Day stadium on Sunday. 

Beating Nam Dinh 3-1, The Cong moved from sixth into fourth place

Straight after the start, The Cong brought pressure to bear on Nam Dinh, producing some real chance to go ahead. In the 14th minute Lima’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Quang Huy. Three minutes later Lima’s long range fire was over the crossbar.

Meanwhile, Nam Dinh played a defence-attack game, trying to stop The Cong’s waves of attacks and waiting for chances to make counter attacks.

In the 31st minute, The Cong took the lead when Bao Khanh scored the opener from Da Silva’s wonderful cross. But only three minutes later defender Van Bien scored the equaliser for Nam Dinh with his powerful long-range shot.

After the break, The Cong intensified their attacks and took the lead again. In the 51st minute,Lima super shot from a free kick gave keeper Quang Huy no chance to stop the ball.

After the goal, Nam Dinh tried their best to fight back but all their efforts were in vain. It was Bao Khanh who made use on keeper Quang Huy’s mistake to scored his second goal for The Cong in the 73th minute and became a hero of the match.

It is the fourth consecutive win of The Cong under manager Le Thuy Hai. Beating Nam Dinh 3-1, The Cong moved from sixth into fourth place with 26 points. 

Thanh Hoa earned a 2-0 victory over Khanh Hoa after five consecutive losses

Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa earned a 2-0 victory over Khanh Hoa after five consecutive losses in the second stage of the V- League. The goals were scored by Dinh Tung in the 17th minute and Alejandro  in the 35th minute. But with 16 points, Thanh Hoa are still at the bottom of the table.

The same day, hosts Military Zone 4 lost to Da Nang 2-1 and Hoang Anh Gia Lai conceded a 2-0 to T & T Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh City club edged Song Lam Nghe An 3-2 while the match between Dong Tam Long An and Dong Thap ended in a scoreless draw.

In early match on June 27-6 Binh Duong demolished Hai Phong 3-0.

As a result, Da Nang continued topping the table with 39 points from 18 matches, followed by Dong Thap with 28 points and Song Lam Nghe An with 27 points. Military Zone 4 , Nam Dinh and Thanh Hoa are in the relegation zone.