Hoang Vu Samson (center) scores two goals in Hanoi's Super Cup winning. (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi FC still had a 2-0 win against Becamex BinhDuong, thanks to Hoang Vu Samson’s brace, to win the 2018 Vietnamese NationalFootball Super Cup at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium on February 16.
This is the second time the squad has lifted the trophy.
In the 9th minute, Hanoi opened the score thanks to Hoang Vu Samson's superbheader. National player Duc Huy launched an attack on the right wing, then theball was delivered to Pape Omar and the player’s pass was perfect to helpSamson make a header, beating goalkeeper Tan Truong to scoring for the reigningV.League 1 champions.
In 20th minute, Binh Duong were capable to create their first notable chancesince the beginning of the match. From a corner kick, striker Anh Duc made aheader. Keeper Van Cong stood still, but the ball hit the outside edge of thepole and went out.
The last minute of the first half became exciting with continuous attacks fromboth sides, but Samson missed two golden chances to double the lead for hishome team, while Ho Sy Giap also sent the ball widely from a rebound to miss agolden opportunity to level the scoring for Binh Duong before the first halfended.
In the second half, Binh Duong pulled out striker Anh Duc, while Hanoi, incontrast, fielded into striker Van Quyet, former national captain, withdetermination to have more goals. The home team almost controlled the game asBinh Duong did not play actively.
In the 62nd minute, immediately after entering the field, Van Quyet left a markwhen sending the ball for Ngan Van Dai to run on the right wing, before passingto Samson to easily net in the ball into the near post, doubling the scoringfor Hanoi.
The 2-0 lead helped Hanoi slow down the game speed in the remaining minutes.Binh Duong strengthened attacks but their efforts did not pay off as the matchended with the 2-0 score in favour of Hanoi. - VNA
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