After 2 matches, Hai Phong FC is temporarily ranked 2nd in Group H with 3 points, while Sabah is at the top of the table with 6 absolute points. If they cannot beat their opponent on the afternoon of October 25, the opportunity will be gone for the V-League representative at the AFC Cup 2023-2024.

Being in a difficult situation forced the home team at Lach Tray Stadium to play with 200% of their strength. With the home field advantage, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's ​​students launched an attack right after the opening whistle.

In the 14th minute, Hai Phong opened the scoring. Huu Son crossed from the left wing, the ball went very uncomfortably and flew straight into Sabah's goal.

Just 4 minutes later, receiving the ball from his teammate, Dam Tien Dung unexpectedly shot into the far corner, defeating goalkeeper Damiel for the second time.

With two goals ahead, Hai Phong players played with excitement. On the other side of the front line, the team from Malaysia encountered many difficulties. Sabah's first notable chance came in the 37th minute, when Telmo Castanheira controlled the ball and turned around to shoot very hard in the penalty area, sending the ball wide of the post.

The first half ended with a temporary score of 2-0 in favor of the home team Hai Phong FC. In the second half, the home team slowed down.

In the 71st minute, the away team scored a goal to reduce the score to 1-2. From an attack on the right wing, the ball was crossed inside for Ramon Machado to head the ball low into Dinh Trieu's net.

But just one minute later, Hai Phong created a 2-goal gap. Martin Lo passed the ball to Tuan Anh to run down the sideline, he passed it back to Dam Tien Dung who was not marked by anyone, comfortably shot past the away team's goalkeeper to increase the score to 3-1.

The match became more exciting when in the 81st minute, Sabah scored the second goal thanks to a beautiful long-range shot from the substitute striker.

In the second half, there were 5 minutes of extra time. Sabah players tried to press the field to find a chance to equalize but were helpless and had to accept a 2-3 loss to Hai Phong FC.

Starting lineup:

Hai Phong FC : Dinh Trieu (1), Tien Dung (23), Van Meurs (4), Van Toi (5), Anh Hung (2), Hoang Nam (30), Viet Hung (97), Huu Son (77), Bicou (66), Mamute (10); Mpande (7).

Sabah : Damien Lim (31), Gabriel Peres (4), Park Tae-Su (6), Dominic Jun Jin Tan (33), Daniel Ting (5), Telmo Castanheira (10), Stuart Wilkin (22), Ko Kwang-Min (27), Ramon Machado (16), Ramdani (67), Darren Lok (28).