Binh Duong pocket friendly win against Thai team

Viet Nam champions Becamex Binh Duong defeated Thai League runners-up MuangThong United 2-1 in a friendly match on Saturday at HCM City's Thong Nhat Stadium.

Becamex Binh Duong players celebrate after scoring a goal during a friendly match against Thailand's MuangThong United. Binh Duong win 2-1. — Photo bongdaplus.vn

Golden Ball winner Nguyen Anh Duc opened the scoring at the 20th mark.

Twelve minutes later, it was 1-1 for the visitors after a straight shot by Pinto Junior.

Former national midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang raised the score to 2-1 for the host, 20 minutes after the interval.

The match was one of the activities that MuangThong United organised during their ASEAN Tour to popularise their branch name.

The match was one of the last tests for the hosts, prior to their National Super Cup against Ha Noi T&T on January 30 in Thanh Hoa Province.

Hosts emerge victorious at FLC Thanh Hoa Cup

Host FLC Thanh Hoa trounced Quang Ninh Coal 5-1 to win the first FLC Thanh Hoa football tournament trophy on Saturday.

FLC Thanh Hoa players and coaches celebrate with their trophy.

Newcomer Ivan Firer opened the scoring and made his mark on the four other goals by Hoang Van Binh (a double), Pape Faye Omar and Le Quoc Phuong.

Quang Ninh's only goal went to Jonathan Bernado at the 56th minute.

With the five-star win, Thanh Hoa had 12 points to become champions.

Hai Phong came in second, followed by Song Lam Nghe An.

VNS