Defending National Cup champions Becamex Binh Duong beat SHB Da Nang 3-1 in the second round of V.League 1 action on Sunday.

Binh Duong and SHB Da Nang players in the second round of the V.League 1 on Sunday.

The game was held at the Go DAu Stadium in the southern province of Binh Duong, and the home side dominated from start to finish.

Tran Huu Dong Trieu, at Bình Dương on a two-year loan deal from Hoang Anh Gia Lai, scored the opener just 15 minutes in, with a strike from distance beating goalkeeper Nguyen Thanh Binh.

Trieu, 23, is one of the most promising talents of HAGL’s football institute alongside midfielders Nguyen Tuan Anh and Luong Xuan Truong and striker Nguyen Cong Phuong. He was formerly a member of the national U23 team.

The early score only gave coach Tran Minh Chien’s charges more confidence, which they converted into another goal a mere six minutes later, as Ho Sy Giap doubled the lead.

After the break, Da Nang bounced back and cut the lead in half through captain Hoang Minh Tam’s free kick.

However, the goal woke the home side up and they quickly regained control of the game, before restoring their two goal cushion.

From a long pass, Giap broke the offside trap and once again defeated Bình to make the score of 3-1 for Binh Duong.

Da Nang were unable to find the net again, allowing Binh Duong to cruise to victory and all three points.

Earlier on Saturday, defending champions Ha Noi drew with Quang Nam 1-1 and dark horse Quang Ninh Coal played out a 0-0 stalemate with Song Lam Nghe An.

With this win, Binh Duong rose to third of 14 teams in the rankings with four points. Da Nang are third with three points. While HCM City lead with six points, followed by Ha Noi with four points.

(Source: VNS)