Overcoming SLNA, CA TP HCM rises to the top spot

(Football result) - Although down by two goals, CA TP HCM staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory at Vinh.

The match started at a fast and intense pace. In the 15th minute, SLNA surprised everyone with a stunning long-range shot by Ngô Văn Lương, beating goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang to open the scoring.

Just six minutes later, the home team doubled their lead. In the 21st minute, Olaha delivered a decisive close-range finish, making it 2-0 for SLNA. Riding the momentum, SLNA nearly scored a third in the 29th minute when two players faced Patrik Lê Giang but failed to capitalize.

Trailing by two goals, CA TP HCM was forced to increase their tempo. In the 45th minute, the visitors pulled one back thanks to Tiến Linh’s successful header, a sharp and precise strike. After VAR review, Tiến Linh’s goal was confirmed, reducing the deficit to 1-2 before halftime.

In the second half, CA TP HCM dominated the game with determination to equalize. In the 55th minute, a mistake by SLNA’s goalkeeper Cao Văn Bình allowed foreign player Makrillos Peter to score the equalizer at 2-2.

Only nine minutes later, CA TP HCM completed the comeback. In the 64th minute, Nguyễn Thái Quốc Cường unleashed an impressive shot from outside the box, putting CA TP HCM ahead 3-2.

SLNA then pushed hard to find an equalizer but faced a tight defense from the visitors. Their efforts were in vain, and the match ended with a dramatic 3-2 win for CA TP HCM.