(Football result) - Nam Định encountered considerable difficulty in beating Svay Rieng during their debut match at the Southeast Asian Club Cup.
Nam Định secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Svay Rieng in a thrilling home match at the Southeast Asian Club Cup.
The Cambodian side started confidently, continuously threatening Caique’s goal from the early minutes. However, Nam Định gradually regained control and made a difference thanks to Lâm Ti Phông’s brilliant form. Within just 4 minutes (35’ and 39’), the forward scored twice with precise close-range finishes, giving the home team a 2-0 lead at halftime.
In the second half, the situation suddenly changed when Mahmoud Eid received a direct red card in the 58th minute for retaliating against an opponent, forcing Nam Định to play with one less player. Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, Svay Rieng pressed hard, with Peprah even hitting the crossbar with a skillful lob in the 64th minute.
The visitors’ efforts paid off in the 80th minute when Patrick’s long-range shot deflected off a Nam Định player, leaving goalkeeper Caique helpless. In the remaining minutes, Svay Rieng continued to apply pressure but failed to find an equalizer.
In the end, Nam Định claimed a 2-1 win, securing 3 crucial points despite playing nearly half of the second half with a man down. This match demonstrated the resilience of coach Vũ Hồng Việt’s team under pressure from a tough opponent.
Match events
80': Visitors score a goal
Patrick unleashed a powerful long-range shot that deflected off a Nam Định player, beating goalkeeper Caique.
78': Svay Rieng attacks
With a numerical advantage, Svay Rieng is pushing forward aggressively against Nam Định’s goal.
64': Hit the crossbar
Peprah made a clever run and lobbed the ball over Caique, but it struck the crossbar.
58': Red card for Nam Định
Mahmoud Eid retaliated by kicking an opponent, resulting in a direct red card.
45': Second half begins
Halftime
39': Lâm Ti Phông scores a brace
Normann’s long shot hit the post, and Lâm Ti Phông was perfectly positioned to finish easily into the net.
35': Lâm Ti Phông scores!!
Lucas Alves crossed from the left flank, and Lâm Ti Phông finished accurately with a tap-in.
28': Nam Định responds
Percy Tau opened space on the right wing and fired a powerful left-footed shot that hit Normann. The ball bounced to Lâm Ti Phông, who volleyed but missed.
24': Visitors nearly score
Peprah dribbled skillfully and passed to Min Ratanak, who faced Caique but couldn’t beat the Brazilian goalkeeper.
8': Attack
Văn Kiên sprinted down the right flank, delivering a difficult cross that forced the opposing goalkeeper to parry the ball away.
2': Early chance
Peprah from Svay Rieng showed good skill to get past Walber Motta but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Caique closing the angle in time.
1': Match starts
Starting lineups Nam Định vs Svay Rieng