Song Lam Nghe An enters the final in a match with broken VAR

Song Lam Nghe An defeated Becamex Binh Duong in the semi-final of the 2024-2025 National Cup with a score of 3-2 to play the final match at Vinh Stadium.

Olaha becomes the hero of Song Lam Nghe An - Photo: XUAN THUY

On the afternoon of June 26, the 2024-2025 National Cup semi-final 1 took place with great excitement at the home field of Song Lam Nghe An Club. 5 goals were scored and the result was decided in extra time.

The home team Song Lam Nghe An took the lead after twice putting the ball into the net of goalkeeper Tran Minh Toan. If the first time was offside, the second time, the goal was recognized.

Michael Olaha, the nemesis of Binh Duong Club, opened the score in the 17th minute. In the 38th minute, Tran Duy Khanh luckily equalized when he kicked the ball into the opposing team's defender's leg and sent the ball into the net.

When the score was 1-1 in the 55th minute, FIFA referee Hoang Ngoc Ha announced to both teams that VAR was broken and from then on the match would no longer be supported by VAR. This was the first time VAR had broken down in the middle of a match.

In the 79th minute, Ho Van Cuong easily scored after being "set up" by Olaha in the penalty area. However, center back Janclesio Santos equalized 2-2 in the 87th minute after coming on late.

Que Ngoc Hai argued with the referee after the match - Photo: XUAN THUY

In the 90th minute, Que Ngoc Hai fouled Olaha in the penalty area, helping Song Lam Nghe An get a penalty. Without VAR, the referee's decision could not be changed.

Olaha stepped up to the 11m mark and successfully converted. The Binh Duong Club's nemesis sealed the score at 3-2 for Song Lam Nghe An. Olaha's goal brought Song Lam Nghe An into the final.

Binh Duong Club received the third place title at Vinh Stadium after the match.

The final match is scheduled to take place at Vinh Stadium on June 29. Hanoi Police or Viettel The Cong will compete for the remaining spot in the final match against Song Lam Nghe An.

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