SHB Da Nang disappointed their fans with only a 1-1 home draw against 3^rd-from-bottom Becamex Binh Duong at the city’s Hoa Xuan Stadium on Sunday.

SHB DN’s striker Ha Duc Chinh (in orange)

SHB DN made a confident start but striker Eydison missed several scoring chances during a first half which ended 0-0.

In the second half, coach Le Huynh Duc tried to strengthen their attacks by substituting Ha Duc Chinh for A Mit, and Vu Phong for Minh Tam.  Meanwhile, Binh Duong focused on defensive and rapid counter-attack tactics.  

SHB DN scored in the 77^th minute thanks to midfielder Nguyen Thanh Hai’s perfect long shot.  However, their joy was short-lived as Binh Duong’s striker Anh Duc levelled the scores with a powerful header only 7 minutes later.

In the other matches, Sai Gon beat Quang Nam 2-1 at home, whilst Thanh Hoa fought back from 2-0 down to defeat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-3 at the Pleiku Stadium, and they return to top position.

Hai Phong had a 3-1 home win over Can Tho, and Song Lam Nghe An defeated Ho Chi Minh City 2-1 at home.  Sanna Khanh Hoa managed a 1-1 home draw against Ha Noi, whilst Long An suffered a 1-2 home loss to Quang Ninh.

SHB DN’s next game is at second-from-bottom Can Tho on Sunday 16 April at 5.00pm.