BAC NINH (Interstat) — Bac Ninh claimed a 1-0 home victory over visiting Gia Lai on Friday in a V.League 1 match, with Brenner scoring the only goal. Bac Ninh protected the narrow lead after taking the advantage, while Gia Lai could not convert its chances. Bac Ninh received a yellow card in the 55th minute, and Gia Lai was booked in the 67th and again in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The result moved Bac Ninh to 2-2-2 in the competition and 2-2-2 overall. Gia Lai fell to 1-3 in the competition and 1-3 overall. Bac Ninh entered after a 2-2 draw at Viettel, while Gia Lai came in following a 2-0 home loss to Song Lam Nghe An. The visitors finished scoreless. Bac Ninh held on through the final whistle. Bac Ninh’s next scheduled match is against Hoang Anh Gia at home on Friday.