HANOI (25 April 2016) – Former champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai held ten-man Song Lam Nghe An to a scoreless draw in the match that was played in the Central Highlands city of Pleiku.
The deadlock in front of more than 12,000 fans saw both teams being entrenched in the middle of the standings.
Elsewhere, Dong Tam Long An fell to a 3-1 loss to Saigon FC at the Thong Nhat Stadium as Hanoi T&T blasted Dong Thap 5-2 at the Cao Lanh Stadium.
Hai Phong edged Quang Ninh Coal 2-1, Quảng Nam tied Sanna Khanh Hoa 1-1, and Can Tho belted FLC Thanh Hoa 5-2.