Vietnam defeat Hong Kong (China) 1-0 in a friendly game

Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong city was packed with spectators supporting Vietnamese players in their first professional game under the reign of coach Philippe Troussier.

With strong support from home fans, Vietnamese players launched lightning attacks hoping to open the scoring,

However, they received strong resistance from their Hong Kong opponents who also applied the pressing style, seeking to break the Vietnamese defense line.

In the 21st minute, Vietnamese defenders lost their control, giving Matthew a chance to come down and challenge goalkeeper Dang Van Lam. Fortunately the goalkeeper blocked the opponent’s shot.

Eight minutes later, Matthew finished from the left, with the ball hitting Duy Manh’s foot and changing direction over the crossbar..

The Vietnamese players were awarded a penalty kick in the 31st minute after striker Quang Hai was fouled in the penalty box. From the penalty spot, Que Ngoc Hai did not make any mistake.

After the goal, Hong Kong players rose up, hoping to earn an equalizer. In some cases, they challenges goalkeeper Dang Van Lam, but the ball hit the crossbar and bounced back.

No more goals were scored in the second half.

This is Vietnam’s first match under the reign of coach Philippe Troussier. Vietnam are scheduled to play Syria in another friendly game on June 25.