Matches in the 1^st round of the 2014 V-League took place at stadiums across the country last weekend. 

SHB DN beat Long An 3-1 on Sunday afternoon’s match at the Chi Lang Stadium, with all the goals scored by foreign players. 

Argentinian striker Gaston Merlo opened the scoring for the home side in the 39^th minute.  Ten minutes later, midfielder Adrian Valentic scored the second.  However, in the 61^st minute, a mistake by the Croatian player allowed Long An to narrow the gap to 1-2 with a goal from their Tanzanian player David Mrwanda.

In the 75^th minute, after a perfect pass from Vu Phong, Serbian striker Bojan Mamic scored with a powerful header to give SHB DN the 3-1 win, and complete the foreigners’ goalscoring.

SHB DN’s striker Mamic (left)

Quang Ninh suffered a 1-0 defeat to Song Lam Nghe An in Saturday’s match at the Quang Ninh Stadium, whilst Ha Noi T&T had a 4-2 home win over Binh Duong at the Hang Day Stadium.  Dong Nai claimed a 2-2 draw against Ninh Binh at the Dong Nai Stadium.

In the other matches, Vicem Hai Phong were held to a goalless draw at the Lach Tray Stadium by Thanh Hoa, while QNK Quang Nam beat Hung Cuong An Giang 1-0 at the Tam Ky Stadium.

Matches in the 2^nd round of the V-League 2014 will take place at stadiums nationwide on 17, 18 and 19 January.  SHB DN will play away to Thanh Hoa on Saturday 18 January.