Losing to Korean team, Hanoi FC was eliminated from Asian Cup C1

Pohang Steelers quickly won the right to continue with 4 wins in a row. Therefore, coach Kim Gi-dong put many reserve players on the field and did not use foreign players. However, the home team still dominated the game on the field and won.

Hanoi FC actively retreated deep to defend to keep Quan Van Chuan's goal safe. This tactic worked and Pohang Steelers could not increase the speed of the match in the first half of the first half. Hanoi FC even had a chance to score when Nguyen Van Tung passed 2 opposing defenders in the 25th minute but his shot was too weak.

Under pressure from their opponents, Hanoi FC could only hold out until the 32nd minute. Dau Van Toan failed to clear the ball and in his subsequent attempt to intervene, Van Nam fouled Hong Yun-sang and awarded a penalty to Pohang Steelers. From the 11-meter penalty spot, Lee Ho-jae accurately finished to open the scoring for the home team.

With the advantage in score, Pohang Steelers played better and better. They did not give their opponents any chance to counterattack. On the other side, Hanoi FC accepted defeat and focused on defending in large numbers. The first half ended without any more goals being scored.

In the second half, the appearance of Marcao significantly improved the quality of Hanoi FC's midfield. However, when the Vietnamese team could not make a difference, they had to concede another goal. In the 53rd minute, Kim Jun-ho took an accurate corner kick for Ha Chang-rae to jump high and head the ball to double the gap.

With nothing left to lose, coach Dinh The Nam decided to put two key players, Do Hung Dung and Nguyen Van Quyet, on the field. Hanoi FC immediately had a notable opportunity. In the 69th minute, Van Quyet coordinated very well with Hung Dung and Tuan Hai. He shot the ball very well from outside the penalty area but there was no goal for the Vietnamese representative.

Still Van Quyet then passed to Van Truong. The U23 Vietnam player eliminated the Pohang Steelers defender, his shot created an opportunity for Xuan Manh to shoot at close range but the ball went up in the air. Losing to Pohang Steelers, Hanoi FC was officially eliminated from the 2023/2024 Asian Cup C1.