(Football result) - HAGL and Thanh Hóa held each other to a 1-1 draw in the relegation final.
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The match between HAGL and Thanh Hóa was intense as both teams were desperate for points. As early as the 4th minute, HAGL scored but Minh Tâm’s goal was disallowed due to Thanh Nhân’s offside.
At the 11th minute, Thanh Hóa nearly took the lead when HAGL’s goalkeeper Trung Kiên mishandled a punch, but Văn Thuận’s shot was blocked by Jairo right on the goal line. Thanh Hóa then launched an impressive attack and finally scored the opening goal 1-0 in the 44th minute. Following an excellent corner kick by Văn Thuận, Mamadou Mbodj jumped high to head the ball into the net for the visiting team.
In the second half, Mbodj almost completed a brace in the 57th minute but his shot was off target. The game entered a prolonged stalemate due to the low quality of attacking plays from both sides. At the 73rd minute, HAGL seemed to have equalized when the "wonderkid" Gia Bảo (substitute) took a close-range shot amid chaos, but the goal was denied by VAR as it was ruled that goalkeeper Trịnh Xuân Hoàng was fouled.
It appeared Thanh Hóa would take all three points, but in the final stoppage time 90+8, HAGL managed to level the score 1-1 dramatically. From a free kick by a teammate, Đinh Quang Kiệt was perfectly positioned to finish and secure the 1-1 draw.
Full time, HAGL 1-1 Thanh Hóa
90'+8, Goal, HAGL equalizes 1-1
Đinh Quang Kiệt was in the right place to score following a free kick from a teammate, helping HAGL draw in the last minute of added time.
73' VAR decision, HAGL’s goal disallowed
Wonderkid Gia Bảo made an impact after coming on. In a chaotic penalty area situation, Gia Bảo found a great position to score close range. However, VAR ruled that goalkeeper Trịnh Xuân Hoàng was fouled.
65' Stalemate
Both HAGL and Thanh Hóa have been struggling offensively recently. The quality of their attacks has been quite poor.
57' Missed chance
Mamadou Mbodj nearly completed his brace. The Thanh Hóa defender had a chance inside the box but his shot was inaccurate.
46' Second half begins
End of first half, HAGL 0-1 Thanh Hóa
44' Goal, Thanh Hóa takes the lead
Văn Thuận’s excellent corner kick found Mamadou Mbodj, who jumped high to head the ball into the net.
35' Difficult conditions for both teams
Heavy rain at Pleiku Stadium has affected the playing style of both teams. In the final minutes of the first half, both HAGL and Thanh Hóa played cautiously.
20' Shot blocked
Rimario had a powerful close-range shot, but HAGL’s goalkeeper Trung Kiên made a good save. Thanh Hóa is showing impressive attacking play.
11' Close call
HAGL’s goalkeeper Trung Kiên rushed out to punch but left the goal exposed. Unfortunately, Văn Thuận’s shot was blocked by Jairo just in front of the goal line.
4' Disallowed goal
Thanh Nhân broke through and crossed for Minh Tâm to tap the ball into Thanh Hóa’s net. However, Thanh Nhân was offside before the assist.
1' Kick-off
Although this is not a match between top-ranked teams, the fierce battle between two clubs fighting relegation: HAGL and Đông Á Thanh Hóa (both with 7 points) is considered the highlight of Round 11 in the V-League.
Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 13, the match was postponed by one day from the original schedule (November 8). Both struggling giants facing each other will see this as a chance to break away from the congested bottom group (with five teams tied at 7 points). Overall, their strength and form are quite evenly matched.
The mountain town team playing at home – where they have previously performed very well and defeated Viettel Army in the last round – is a significant advantage that could influence the match’s flow and outcome…