Laotian player scores twice as Thanh Hoa bravely defeats Ho Chi Minh City Police

Dong A Thanh Hoa Football Club achieved a heartfelt win against the host Ho Chi Minh City Police with a 2-1 scoreline in the 13th round of the V-League.

Thanh Hoa FC caused a major upset by beating Ho Chi Minh City Police 2-1 away, showcasing resilience, toughness, and superior efficiency throughout the match.

Right from the kickoff, both teams played at a high tempo and engaged in open attacking football. Despite being the visitors, Thanh Hoa created more clear chances early on. In the 6th minute, Ngoc My tested goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang twice with a long-range shot that hit the crossbar, followed by a missed one-on-one opportunity immediately after.

The visitors’ pressure soon paid off. In the 9th minute, Damoth Thongkhamsavath confidently dribbled past defenders and fired a decisive shot to open the scoring for Dong A Thanh Hoa.

Conceding the goal forced Ho Chi Minh City Police to push forward. In the 13th minute, from a precise cross by Ngoc Ha, Makrillos ran in to head close-range, leveling the score. The following minutes saw a tight contest, though Thanh Hoa remained the more threatening side.

While Ho Chi Minh City Police repeatedly missed chances through shots by Rafael and Ngoc My, Dong A Thanh Hoa demonstrated clinical composure. In the 76th minute, assisted by Doan Ngoc Tan’s pass, Damoth Thongkhamsavath unleashed a powerful long shot to complete his brace and put the visitors ahead again.

In the final moments, Ho Chi Minh City Police pushed hard. Makrillos had a skillful shot in the 84th minute but was denied by Thanh Hoa’s goalkeeper Y Eli Nie, who made several crucial saves to help preserve the lead.

Ultimately, Dong A Thanh Hoa claimed a convincing 2-1 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Police. Despite squad disadvantages, the Thanh Hoa team showed great fighting spirit, with Damoth Thongkhamsavath shining brightly by scoring twice to secure all three points and temporarily lift the team out of the danger zone.

Full time. Ho Chi Minh City Police 1-2 Dong A Thanh Hoa

84': EXCELLENT GOALKEEPING FROM THANH HOA

Makrillos broke through Thanh Hoa’s defense and took a skillful shot, but goalkeeper Y Eli Nie made another outstanding save.

76': GOAL!!! THANH HOA 2-1 HO CHI MINH CITY POLICE

Receiving a pass from Doan Ngoc Tan, Thongkhamsavath fired a sharp long-range shot to put Thanh Hoa ahead once more.

69': MISS

The ball passed through many players before Rafael of Ho Chi Minh City Police took a very favorable shot but failed to beat Thanh Hoa’s goalkeeper.

67': CLOSE! WHAT A SHAME

From a corner kick, Ngoc My delivered a difficult near-post backward header, but goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik dived to block it.

59': TIEN LINH LEAVES ON A STRETCHER

After a collision, Tien Linh appeared to have twisted his ankle. He had to be stretchered off and was replaced by Dinh Thanh Binh.

55': MISS

From a teammate’s free kick, Minh Trong executed a difficult backward header towards Eli Nie’s goal, but the goalkeeper made a diving save.

38': EARLY SUBSTITUTION

Vietnam U23 player Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong was brought on by coach Le Huynh Duc to replace Endrick Santos.

35': MISS

Endrick delivered a cross towards the far post, bypassing the entire Thanh Hoa defense, but Makrillos couldn’t connect for a finish.

27': MISS

Khoa Ngo provided a good pass to Tien Linh for a fairly open shot near the goal, but the ball went wide.

26': INTENSE CHASE

Both teams are playing exciting attacking football, with Thanh Hoa currently having a slight upper hand.

13': BACK TO LEVEL

Ngoc Ha delivered a perfect cross into the box for Makrillos to head in from close range, equalizing for Ho Chi Minh City Police.

9': GOAL!!! 1-0 FOR THANH HOA

Damoth Thongkhamsavath dribbled and fired a decisive shot, leaving Patrik Le Giang no chance to save.

6': ALMOST GOAL

Ngoc My took a long-range free kick that hit the crossbar. Immediately after, the U23 Vietnam star had a one-on-one chance with Le Giang Patrik but missed the shot.

1': Match starts

Starting lineups

Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa: What time and where to watch live?

• Time: 19:15, February 8
• Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City
• Competition: Round 13V-League
• Live on: FPT Play

Some key information before the Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa match

Dong A Thanh Hoa traveled to face Ho Chi Minh City Police with a positive mindset after earning an emotional draw against Nam Dinh, the reigning V-League champions. That result not only improved their points tally but also provided a significant morale boost during a challenging phase.

However, Thanh Hoa’s next stop is expected to be tough. Ho Chi Minh City Police have maintained consistent form this season and currently sit among the top teams. Coach Le Huynh Duc’s side shows solid tactical organization and knows how to leverage their home advantage effectively.

In terms of personnel, the home team is favored due to their experienced players. Names like Tien Linh, Quoc Cuong, and goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang provide stability across all lines, giving Ho Chi Minh City Police a strong foundation ahead of this encounter.

Facing away and against a steady team, Dong A Thanh Hoa will inevitably face significant pressure. To aim for a positive result, the Thanh Hoa squad must stay highly focused, disciplined, and capitalize on rare opportunities to hope for an upset.

• Ho Chi Minh City Police have won 3 and lost 2 in their last 5 matches
• Thanh Hoa have won 1, drawn 3, and lost 1 in their last 5 matches
• In their last 5 meetings, Ho Chi Minh City Police won 2 matches and Thanh Hoa won 1

Expected lineups for Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Thanh Hoa

• Ho Chi Minh City Police: Le Giang, Gia Bao, Matheus, Quang Hung, Minh Trong, Endrick, Quoc Cuong, Khoa Ngo, Makrillos, Thanh Binh, Tien Linh
• Thanh Hoa: Xuan Hoang, Minh Doan, Ba Tien, Odilzhon Alisherovich, Van Loi, Dinh Huyen, Ngoc Ha, Thongkhamsavath, Van Tung, Ngoc My, Ngoc Tan