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| Super substitute Nguyen Xuan Nam (left) celebrates his opening goal with teammate Phạm Van Thanh. (Photo: afc.com) |
The Vietnamese team defeated Lao Toyota 2-0 at the National Stadium with both
goals coming in the second half.
Starting for HCM City was Guinea-Bissauan forward Amido Balde, but he squandered
several opportunities in the first half, leading to his replacement at half
time.
Nam, who scored twice in the V.League last
week, replaced him, and the 26-year-old put his side in front in the 72nd
minute.
Nam took the ball into the box after Norihiro Kawakami failed to clear, and
easily found the net.
In the 90th minute, he made it 2-0 for the visitors with a powerful shot from
close range to beat Soukthavy Soundala.
The home side also offered little in attack in the first half with nothing
strong enough to beat
goalkeeper Nguyen Thanh Thang.
HCM City top their group with seven points. They will next entertain Lao Toyota
in the return leg at Thong Nhat Stadium on April 15.
In the other game in Group F on March 10, host Yangon United earned a 1-0 win
over Hougang United at Thuwunna Stadium.
In Group G, Than Quang Ninh are due to play Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng of
Cambodia at Olympic Phnom Penh Stadium on March 11./.
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