VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An took the lead of the V-League Eximbank Cup after beating Hoa Phat Ha Noi 2-1 on Saturday.


Speedy: Nguyen Trong Hoang (right) of Song Lam Nghe An vies for the ball against Hoa Phat Ha Noi defenders in their V-League match at Vinh Stadium on Saturday. Nghe An won 2-1. (Photo: VNS)
The central team fought back to win in a thrilling match against the tough rivals on their home turf.


Striker Timothy Anjembe from Nigeria scored to help Ha Noi gain an early 1-0 lead 10 minutes into the game.


Fagan Andre Diego scored the equalising goal 16 minutes into the second half before Kavin Eltroy Bryan netted a ball during the 85th minute.


The win put Nghe An on top of the V-League with seven points, one point clear of SHB Da Nang who beat Ha Noi T&T 2-0 earlier at Ha Noi's Hang Day Stadium on Friday.


Khatoco Khanh Hoa, who stunned V-League two-time champions Becamex Binh Duong 3-1 on Saturday, are holding third place with six points.


Defending champions Ha Noi T&T dropped to fourth place with six points after a 2-0 loss to Da Nang.


Hoang Anh Gia Lai secured their first win in the V-League after beating newly-promoted Ha Noi ACB 3-1 in the capital city on Saturday.


Also on Saturday, Navibank Sai Gon crushed Lam Son Thanh Hoa 3-1. Vicem Hai Phong were held to a 1-1 draw by Dong Thap at Hai Phong's Lach Tray Stadium, while Ninh Binh were defeated by Dong Tam Long An 2-1 at home.


The next round of V-League games will take place tomorrow (Tuesday), Friday and Sunday.


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