Hanoi FC enjoy 3-2 win over Altyn Asyr in AFC Cup inter-zone semi-finals
VOV.VN - V-League champions Hanoi FC ran out 3-2 winners over Altyn Asyr FK FC of Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Cup inter-zone semi-finals at the Hang Day stadium on August 20.
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| Hanoi FC started the match with a strong line-up, including maverick midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, along with Hung Dung and Duc Huy. The team set up in the hope of taking advantage of the home venue ahead of the tie’s second leg. |
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| The team sheet’s of both teams ahead of the tie. |
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| Following an error by defender Pham Duc Huy, Murak Yakshiyev fired a shot past goalkeeper Nguyen Van Cong from the edge of the box, giving the side from Turkmenistan the lead in the fourth minute. |
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| After taking an early lead, the Altyn Asyr team showed confidence in contrast to Hanoi FC’s players. |
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| The Hanoi FC players pushed back however, with their attacks resulting in plenty of dangerous situations that threatened the opposition’s goal. |
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| National team star Quang Hai eventually made the breakthrough, scoring an equaliser in the 41st minute. |
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| Both teams went in level at 1-1 at the end of the first half. |
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| Footballers from both teams went all out in the second half in search of a breakthrough, ensuring an entertaining match for the fans in attendance. Quang Hai struck again to give Hanoi FC the lead in the 61st minute. |
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| Three minutes later Altymyrat equalised for Altyn Asyr FK FC to make it 2-2. |
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| An error by goalkeeper Hammet saw him foul Hung Dung in the box, gifting the Vietnamese side an 88th minute penalty. |
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| Striker Van Quyet showed great composure by making the score 3-2 in favour of Hanoi FC from the penalty spot. |
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| Hanoi FC will take their 3-2 lead over Altyn Asyr into the second leg of the tie which will be played in Turkmenistan on August 27. |
