In a captivating display of skill and determination, Nguyen Cong Phuong played a pivotal role in Dong Nai's dramatic 4-3 victory over Binh Minh Sai Gon in the National Cup. The match was filled with excitement, showcasing the talents of both teams as they battled for a place in the next round.

Binh Minh Sai Gon started strong, taking the lead when Duy Nam equalized in the 23rd minute after Tự Nhân opened the scoring for Dong Nai in the 15th minute. The visitors continued their offensive, with Quốc Chí scoring in the 34th minute, putting Binh Minh Sai Gon ahead 2-1 at halftime.

However, the second half saw a turning point when Nguyen Cong Phuong capitalized on a defensive error to equalize for Dong Nai just four minutes after the restart. The match took another twist when Minh Quang from Binh Minh Sai Gon received a red card for a foul on Andrei Ivan, leaving his team with ten players.

Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, Dong Nai quickly regained momentum. Quốc Lộc scored a stunning goal from a tight angle in the 56th minute, assisted by Cong Phuong, putting Dong Nai ahead 3-2. Yet, Binh Minh Sai Gon responded again, with Dor Jok skillfully lifting the ball over the goalkeeper to level the score at 3-3 in the 64th minute.

Despite the back-and-forth nature of the match, Dong Nai proved resilient. In the 76th minute, Andrei Ivan's shot deflected off Ngọc Thịnh, finding the back of the net and sealing a thrilling 4-3 victory for Dong Nai. This win secured their place in the round of 16 of the National Cup.

The final score reflected the intensity of the match: Dong Nai 4, Binh Minh Sai Gon 3 (Halftime: 1-2). Goals for Dong Nai were scored by Tự Nhân (15'), Cong Phuong (49'), Quốc Lộc (56'), and Andrei Ivan (76'). For Binh Minh Sai Gon, goals came from Duy Nam (23'), Quốc Chí (34'), and Dor Jok (64').