A solitary goal scored by Van Thang helped Hai Phong edge out FLC Thanh Hoa 1-0 in the 11th round of the 2016 V-League on May 22.

The match took place at high pace right from the first whistle, with both teams playing offensively as well as creating a number of scoring opportunities on each other’s goals.

As time passed and the match remained scoreless, Hai Phong suddenly cruised ahead thanks to an opener by Van Thang ten minutes prior to the break.

Thanh Hoa defender Ivan Firer carelessly handled the ball in the box, enabling Thang to snatch the ball before producing a powerful strike from ten metres out to open the scoring.

In the second half, the hosts intensified attacks seeking to equalise the score, however, opportunities were wasted by Dinh Tung, Omar, Firer and Quoc Phuong.

The 1-0 score remained unchanged until the end of the game, gifting Hai Phong with three additional points, extending their reign atop the standings with 28 points, nine points above runners-up Becamex Binh Duong.

In other matches, Hanoi T&T and Song Lam Nghe An recorded respective 3-0 wins against QNK Quang Nam and Dong Thap, while Sanna Khanh Hoa BVN crushed Hoang Anh Gia Lai with a score of 4-1.

SHB Da Nang broke no sweat to beat Long An 3-1, while XSKT Can Tho lost 1-2 to Quang Ninh Coal.

Becamex Binh Duong missed the chance to reduce the gap with leaders Hai Phong after being held to a 1-1 draw by Saigon.