V-League Today: The Cong loses points in stoppage time, Vietnamese diaspora star becomes hero of Ho Chi Minh City Police

V-League Today: While The Cong regrettably dropped 2 points when host SHB Da Nang equalized 3-3 in stoppage time, Ho Chi Minh City Police secured 3 points on Ha Tinh's field thanks to the sole goal by Vietnamese diaspora forward Lee Williams.

Da Nang 3-3 The Cong Viettel: Losing points at the end, The Cong's championship dream becomes difficult

The match between SHB Da Nang and The Cong Viettel unfolded in an unimaginable script as the two teams drew 3-3, with the equalizing goal arriving at minute 90+2 causing the visiting team to lose a victory full of regret.

Right after the opening whistle, Da Nang surprised everyone by scoring the opening goal after just 40 seconds. From a chaotic play on the left flank, Lopez quickly shot from the near corner, putting the host team ahead. However, Viettel quickly regained control of the match. At minute 22, Lucao capitalized on a free-kick situation to equalize 1-1 before this same striker headed to raise the score to 2-1 at minute 32.

The exciting momentum continued as Da Nang refused to be subdued. At minute 44, Makaric exploited goalkeeper Van Viet's mistake to bring the match back to the starting line 2-2 before the break.

Entering the second half, Viettel was the more proactive team. After many missed opportunities, at minute 74, Danh Trung assisted Viet Tu to finish with a diagonal shot raising the score to 3-2 for the visitors. As the match drifted into the final minutes, it seemed the 3 points were firmly in Viettel's hands, but drama unfolded again.

At minute 90, Da Nang was awarded a penalty after a foul inside the box. From the 11-meter spot, Lopez calmly defeated the opposing goalkeeper, setting the final score at 3-3 at minute 90+2.

This result caused Viettel to lose the victory in the most bitter way. Despite twice rising to lead ahead, they still could not preserve their advantage. Securing only 1 point in this crucial match makes the championship contention chances of the army-clad team more fragile than ever.

Ha Tinh 0-1 Ho Chi Minh City Police: The hero named Lee Williams

The minimal 1-0 victory of Ho Chi Minh City Police over Hong Linh Ha Tinh bears the strong imprint of Vietnamese diaspora star Williams Lee, who scored the sole goal helping the visitors leave the field with full 3 points.

Under unfavorable weather conditions as heavy rain greatly affected the professional quality, both teams entered cautiously. The initial minutes witnessed a slow tempo, the ball mainly rolling in the midfield area lacking sharp coordinated plays.

The turning point arrived at minute 12 when Williams Lee well utilized an opportunity from a lofted ball. This player moved intelligently, jumped high for a precise header, opening the score for Ho Chi Minh City Police. The early goal helped the visitors play more confidently, while Ha Tinh had to push their formation higher seeking an equalizer.

Nevertheless, the host team lacked sharpness in decisive situations. Atshimene had at least two good chances in the first half but could not convert them into goals. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Police maintained solidity and better organization in their play.

Entering the second half, Ha Tinh increased pressure strongly. Consecutive counter-attacks were created, but the misfortune of the forward line meant goals still turned away. Even when the visitors proactively retreated deep in their formation for about the final 10 minutes to preserve the score, Ha Tinh's shooters still could not capitalize on opportunities.

Ultimately, Ho Chi Minh City Police secured a thoroughly pragmatic 1-0 victory. This result not only brought valuable 3 points away but also showed the value of Williams Lee – the differentiating factor in a difficult match. Meanwhile, Ha Tinh had reasons for regret as they played not poorly but lacked the necessary efficiency in the finishing stage.