Because defender Tran Van Kien received a direct red card in the 57th minute, Hanoi had to play without players for more than 30 minutes of the match.
Tuan Hai missed at least five opportunities against Ho Chi Minh City, at Hang Day Stadium on the evening of March 12.
Tuan Hai led Hanoi’s attack in this match, alongside two foreign soldiers Duro Zec and Vladimir Siladi.
Even though he was playing his first match, Tuan Hai was not overwhelmed, but coordinated well with his teammates.
Tien Dung also started the first match this season, but apart from his mistakes at the beginning of the match, he didn’t play badly.
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung (left) repeatedly frustrated the Hanoi striker.
The pressure from Hanoi is increasing, but they suddenly received cold water when Van Kien received a red card.
Playing with 10 people, Hanoi almost scored in the 69th minute. Hung Dung pressed the ball into the penalty area for Thanh Chung to head the ball into the goal.
Hanoi 0-0 Ho Chi Minh City
The home team continued to press but could not score.
Hanoi will continue to play at home against Thanh Hoa on March 16.
Competition list
Hanoi: Van Cong – Van Kien, Thanh Chung, Viet Anh, Van Vi (Van Toi 76) – Thai Quy, Duc Huy, Zec, Minh Tuan (Hung Dung 60) – Tuan Hai, Siladium (Ivancic 76).
Ho Chi Minh City: Tien Dung – Tung Quoc, Dinh Khuong, Brendon, Van Khoa – Ti Phong, Trong Long, Bruno (Ngoc Tinh 74), Huy Toan – Samson (Cong Thanh 66), Mauricio (Van Kien 74).
See key developments
