National striker Nguyen Quang Hai and Jonathan Quartey scored twice to help Khanh Hoa beat black horse Dong Thap 2-0 in Nha Trang yesterday.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai fought back to win over Hai Phong 3-2 in a thrilling game yesterday, thanks to a decisive goal from Brazilian striker Evaldo Goncalvez. (Photo: VNN)

At Ha Noi’s Hang Day Stadium, hosts Ha Noi T&T edged Thanh Hoa 1-0 with a goal by Laerte Junior just five minutes from the final whistle.

V-League two-time champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai fought back to win over Hai Phong 3-2 in a thrilling game yesterday, thanks to a decisive goal from Brazilian striker Evaldo Goncalvez during injury time.

Evaldo fired a 25m free kick, stunning the Hai Phong keeper and taking a crucial win for the Central Highlands team.

It was the first loss under new coach Dinh The Nam’s reign, who just replaced Austrian coach Alfred Riedl.

The Cong, or Army team, drew Song Lam Nghe An 1-1 in a tough game at away turf Vinh Stadium.

Nigerian striker Amaobi Uzo Wurum scored the most important goal, helping Nam Dinh draw Dong Tam Long An 1-1 at home.

At Chi Lang Stadium, Da Nang beat HCM City 1-0 with the only goal from Vo Hoang Quang in the 87th minute.

Last Friday, defending champions Becamex Binh Duong were stunned 2-1 by Military Zone 4 at home Go Dau Stadium.

With the loss, Portuguese coach Francisco Vital packed his bags, having one win and three losses in the V-League.

In the lower league last Saturday, Hoa Phat Ha Noi edged Binh Dinh 1-0 at home.

Tay Ninh took the fop of the division after a 1-1 draw against An Giang, while Hue city trailed closely behind after a 1-0 win over Ha Noi ACB last Saturday.

Quang Ninh Coal beat Quang Ngai 2-0 at Cam Pha Stadium, and Quang Nam drew Ninh Binh 1-1 at home turf.

Sai Gon United, coached by former national striker Van Sy Hung, tasted their first win after beating Can Tho 1-0.

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