Quang Ninh Coal met FLC Thanh Hoa on their home ground of Cam Pha Stadium in the 8th round of the V-League 2018.
It is considered a key match in the 8th round, drawing the attention of many spectators.
Both Quang Ninh Coal and FLC Thanh Hoa gave it their best to score a quick opener in the first minutes of the match.
Quang Ninh Coal took advantage of being the home side, putting pressure on FLC Thanh Hoa in the early stages.
Quang Ninh Coal strung together some fluid attacks but were unable to capitalise with a goal. In the final minute of the first half, Ofere of FLC Thanh Hoa scored the opener against the run of play.
The first half ended 0-1 in favour of FLC Thanh Hoa.
In the second half, Quang Ninh Coal, coached by Phan Thanh Hung, attacked with great determination to get a precious equalising goal.
 
Their efforts paid off when Edyson of Quang Ninh Coal scored for the hosts in the 52nd minute.
 
Ten minutes later, Ofere put FLC Thanh Hoa back in front with a header, bringing the score to 2-1.
 
In the final minute of the match, Trong Hoang settled all doubts, making it 3-1 for FLC Thanh Hoa. The win propelled FLC Thanh Hoa to the 5th position on the V-League table.