SOUTHERN STEEL SAIGON PORT LEAD V-LEAGUE

HANOI (13 March, 2008) – Southern Steel Saigon Port have moved up to the top of the V-League this week even though they just picked up one point in their last match against ACB Hanoi.

The 1-1 draw against ACB Hanoi – after Trindade’s sixth minute penalty conversion was cancelled out by Huynh Diep in the 75th minute – allowed Southern Steel to replace Haiphong as the new V-League leaders with just a point advantage.

In the meantime, several teams improved their position in mid-table as Song Lam Nghe An defeated Hoa Phat Hanoi 2-1 while Dan Nang beat Thanh Hoa 2-0 with the two goals coming off Brazillian striker Almeida.

The Cong were held to a scoreless draw by Binh Dinh at Quy Nhon Stadium as central highlands club Hoang Anh Gia Lai suffered a 2-1 loss to Khatoco Khanh Hoa at the Nha Trang Stadium.

CURRENT V-LEAGUE STANDINGS (8th MATCHDAY)

1. Southern Steel Saigon Port 16pts

2. Haiphong 15pts

3. The Cong 15pts

4. Song Lam Nghe An 13pts

5. Khanh Hoa 13pts

6. Dong Tam Long An 11pts

7. Hoang Anh Gia Lai 11pts

8. Thanh Hoa 11pts

9. Nam Dinh 11pts

10. Da Nang 8pts

11. Hoa Phat Hanoi 8pts