“Third yellow card of the first half caps off a heated opening period”
Thể Công-Viettel secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Thép Xanh Nam Định in a disciplinary-heavy V-League encounter. The match remained goalless through a cagey first half marked by three yellow cards, before Quoc Nhat Nam Le broke the deadlock with 21 minutes remaining to settle a tightly contested affair. Both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in what proved to be a tactical battle, with four bookings highlighting the competitive nature of the fixture. This victory will boost Thể Công-Viettel's position in the league table while leaving Nam Định to rue missed opportunities in their push for points.
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