HANOI (23 Feb 2011) – Song Lam Nghe An wrest the V-League leadership this week with a hard fought 2-1 away win over Hoa Phat Ha Noi.
Sriker Timothy Anjembe from Nigeria was on target just ten minutes into the game to give homesters Hanoi the early lead.
But Song Lam found the equaliser six minutes later through Fagan Andre Diego before Kavin Eltroy Bryan netted the winner five minutes to the end to give Song Lam the full points.
The win put Song Lam on top of the V-League with seven points – one point clear of SHB Da Nang who beat Ha Noi T&T 2-0 earlier at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium.
Khatoco Khanh Hoa, who stunned V-League two-time champions Becamex Binh Duong 3-1 on Saturday, are on third with six points.
Defending champions Hanoi T&T are fourth.
In the meantime, Hoang Anh Gia Lai secured their first win in the V-League after beating newly-promoted Ha Noi ACB 3-1.
Navibank Sai Gon crushed Lam Son Thanh Hoa 3-1, Vicem Hai Phong were held to a 1-1 draw by Dong Thap at Hai Phong’s Lach Tray Stadium, while Ninh Binh were defeated by Dong Tam Long An 2-1 at home.
