HA NOI — Chairman Doan Nguyen Duc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai said his team will triumph during the national football tournament this season.
His team is on track after winning their last eight round of the National Cup in Ha Noi.
The Central Highland team defeated host Hoa Phat Ha Noi 4-3 during a penalty shoot-out after a goal less 90-minute match at Hang Day Stadium.
They will meet Khatoco Khanh Hoa who won 2-1 over Quang Ninh Coal on Saturday in the quarter-finals.
Sai Gon Xuan Thanh beat former champs Dong Tam Long An 2-0.
The HCM City-based team will face Song Lam Nghe An in the next round on February 2.
Earlier, Navibank Sai Gon knocked out Super Cup champion Ha Noi T&T with a 2-0 win at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City on Saturday.
"The entire team put forth a lot of effort and spirit to win the game," said coach Mai Duc Chung.
"This victory is very important to us because it is a good start before the V-League season begins."
Meanwhile Navibank will play Becamex Binh Duong.
The remaining quarter-final match is between Lam Son Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh. — VNS
