Ninh Binh beat Hanoi T&T on penalties to win Super Cup

Through the course of the 90 official minutes, the game ended in a draw with two rivals each netted two goals.

Home team Ninh Binh gained an advantage after midfielder Manh Dung scored the opener in the 23rd minute but the lead was short-lived when Bui Van Hieu levelled for Hanoi T&T with a strong header less than ten minutes later.

In the second half, the hosts went ahead again when Van Duyet defeated Hanoi T&T's goalkeeper Hong Son in the 73rd minute.

Only seven minutes later, striker Samson scored a goal for Hanoi T&T to restore justice to the scoreline, forcing the game into a penalty shoot-out to decide the winners.

Hanoi T&T gained a big advantage during the penalty shoot-out when two players of Ninh Binh couldn't find the net.

However, Ninh Binh made a comeback and won the match when its goalkeeper Manh Dung was successful in blocking three shots of Hanoi T&T players.

Super Cup winners Ninh Binh received a cash prize of VND200 million (US$9,400) while Hanoi T&T took home VND100 million (US$4,700).

(Source: Nhandan Newspaper Online)