VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi ACB were defeated by Hoa Phat Ha Noi 2-1 in the fourth round of the V-League Eximbank Cup yesterday, Feb 27.


Take that: Midfielder Hoang Dinh Tung celebrates after scoring a goal for Thanh Hoa in their V-League match against Ha Noi T&T. (Photo: VNS)
This was the fourth loss in a row for Ha Noi ACB, keeping them at bottom of the table.


Tran Thanh Van opened the score for Hoa Phat Ha Noi from a spot kick just three minutes into the game before Nguyen Duc Thang netted the ball two minutes later.


Lucas Cantoro scored for Ha Noi ACB in the 64th minute.


At Hai Phong's Lach Tray Stadium, the hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Dong Tam Long An.


In an earlier match, Nguyen Manh Tu scored the only goal to help Khanh Hoa edge out Song Lam Nghe An 1-0 at Nha Trang Stadium.


National team member Hoang Dinh Tung of Thanh Hoa also netted the ball in the 86th minute to grab a 1-0 decisive win over defending champions Ha Noi T&T.


Also yesterday, two-time V-League champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai suffered a 3-2 loss to Dong Thap on their home turf. The 2008 champions, Da Nang, beat Ninh Binh 2-1 at Chi Lang Stadium, while Navibank Sai Gon took a 3-2 win over Binh Duong at home.


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