Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang emerged on top yesterday as their cyclists won the stage and secured the leading position. — Photo tinthethao

HCM CITY (VNS) — Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang emerged on top yesterday as their cyclists won the stage and secured the leading position.

The team retained its position as the leader of the Return to the Countryside cycling tournament.

Nguyen Anh Khoa finished the 50-km fourth stage with 18 laps around Tran Hung Dao Street in Soc Trang City in 1.22.23hrs.

His teammate Pham Minh Triet and Tran Nguyen Duy Nhan of Military Zone 7 came second and third, respectively.

Nguyen Hoang Giang finished in the crowd with 9:53.01 best total time. Giang will wear the yellow jersey to start the fifth stage today.

Phan Tuan Vu of Can Tho and Triet were close behind.

Coming at fourth in the overall ranking, Khoa leads the green jersey race with 48 points.

With 29:41.21 total time, Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang top the team ranking. They are followed by An Giang Plant Protection and Vinh Long.

Today, the fifth stage (73km) begins from Soc Trang City to Can Tho City. — VNS