The SLNA player blamed for being unable to block Cong Phuong

In the fifth round of V.League 2020, Nguyen Cong Phuong had a day to return to Vinh for the first time since the 2018 season. Because Tran Phi Son was sidelined, Cong Phuong became the leader of Ho Chi MInh's attack to face V.League's strongest defense.

Vietnam striker has played well. He touched the ball appropriately, held the ball in time, and contributed greatly to the team's play. Before this match, he scored a goal, had an assist in the confrontation with Viettel in Thong Nhat Stadium.

With his English ability, Cong Phuong helped his teammates and coaching staff to show ideas to Amido Blade. They are a close pair of Ho Chi Minh City against SLNA.

The attack of Ho Chi Minh City soon opened the score in the 30th minute thanks to Pham Van Thanh. This is a particularly interesting feat because Van Thanh is a former Hanoi club, who lost to SLNA in the previous round.

In the 57th minute, Cong Phuong found the net, raising the score to 2-0. He received Vo Huy Toan's pass, went up to speed very fast, broke the offside trap, defeated goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang in a face-to-face situation.

After Cong Phuong's goal, supporters of Song Lam Nghe An began to go out. On the pitch, the SLNA players were visibly disappointed. Most SLNA squads are young and inexperienced facing such failures.

Cong Phuong still played well and had a chance to face after a few minutes. But this time, goalkeeper Van Hoang was the winner.

The Vietnam striker continuously threatened the defense of his home team. He had a quick header after a clever pass by his teammates at the end of the half.

Appearing in the dispute, striker Ho Phuc Tinh reprimanded his teammates for not accompanying Cong Phuong, leaving the number 21 comfortable to head, creating a dangerous opportunity.

After the match, coach Chung Hae-seong said captain Phi Son was benched in the second match in a row because of the poor performance, playing less well than Vo Huy Toan and Cong Phuong. Starting the season with a minor role for Phi Son, Cong Phuong is making rapid progress and is now the number one choice in leading the team.