November 09, 2020 | 20:25 (GMT+7)
Viettel FC crowned V-League 2020 champion
PANO - Viettel FC became the V-League 2020 Champion after it beat Saigon FC 1-0 on November 8 even though Hanoi FC trounced Quang Ninh Coal FC 4-0.
It is the first time Viettel FC has won this title.
Entering the final round of the V-League 2020, Viettel FC had two points higher than Hanoi FC so the two teams were both determined to defeat their rivals to win the title.
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Striker Bruon makes a headed goal - the only goal of the Viettel FC - Saigon FC match |
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Viettel FC players and Bruno celebrate the goal |
As Viettel FC had advantages over Hanoi FC, they played a possession game and waited for attack opportunities.
At the 18th minute, striker Bruno opened the match with the first goal for Viettel FC. This gave Viettel FC more chance to score more goals, but Saigon FC’s goalkeeper successfully blocked all attacks by Viettel FC’s players.
Winning this match, Viettel got 41 points, ranking first, followed by Hanoi FC with 39 points.
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Viettel FC’s players have a successful tournament |
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Captain Bui Tien Dung and other Viettel FC’s players raise V-League 2020 trophy |
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Viettel FC ends Hanoi FC’s domination of the league |
It was the first title for Que Ngoc Hai, Bui Tien Dung, Vu Minh Tuan, Ho Khac Ngoc and other players while for midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang, it was the fourth time. Hoang won the title three times while playing for Song Lam NgheAn and Binh Duong.
It was also the first title for Truong Viet Hoang as a coach.
As V-League 2020 champion, Viettel FC will represent Vietnam in AFC Champions League next year. Hanoi FC and Saigon FC will compete at AFC Cup.
Translated by Mai Huong