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Rapid attack: Striker Gonzalo (right) of Ha noi T&T vies for the ball against Hoa Phat Ha Noi's goalkeeper Nguyen Viet Nam and a defender in their clash in the V-League opener. T&T won 2-1. — VNA/VNS Photo Quoc Khanh |
The win put defending champions in third place behind Thanh Hoa, who defeated Ha Noi ACB 3-0 to top table, and SHB Da Nang, who beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1.
Marronkle, who has become something a talisman for the Ha Noi club after top striker Le Cong Vinh was ruled out with a knee injury last year, made little impression for most of the game, but he netted the ball in the last minute to seal a lucky win for V-League defending champions.
Striker Nguyen Ngoc Duy scored in the 42nd minute with a powerful shot after a quick rapid attack, but Nigerian Anjembe Timothy equalised in 83rd minute.
Last year's V-League top scorer Argentinean Merlo Gaston also scored a goal from a spot kick in the 81st minute to help hosts Da Nang beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 on Saturday.
Referee Hoang Anh Tuan booked nine players and gave a red card in a tempestuous match at Chi Lang Stadium.
In the other matches Hai Phong overcame Khanh Hoa 1-0; Binh Duong drew 1-1 with Ninh Binh; Dong Tam Long An were held to a 2-2 draw by Song Lam Nghe An and Navibank Sai Gon ended with a goaless draw against Dong Thap.
The next round of V-League fixtures will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. — VNS
