Hanoi FC suffered their fourth defeat in the AFC Champions League.

The 2-1 victory over Wuhan Three Towns in the 4th round of the AFC Champions League group stage has helped Hanoi FC relieve pressure. The goal of getting points in the remaining 2 matches is considered suitable for the strength and ambition of coach Le Duc Tuan and his team. In the match against Pohang Steelers at 5:00 p.m. today, November 29, Hanoi FC hopes to win a draw to continue to strengthen their spirit.

Van Tung (white shirt) missed the opportunity

On the field of the reigning runner-up of Korea, Hanoi FC entered the match with a deep defense. Facing Pohang's fast and diverse attacking style, the away team could only defend with a large number of players, then wait for the opportunity to counterattack.

After minutes of fierce defense, Hanoi FC had a clear chance to score. In the 25th minute, Van Tung took advantage of a long pass from his teammate to break away, but in a face-off with the Pohang goalkeeper at a tight angle, the 22-year-old striker lost momentum, leading to a powerless shot.

Immediately after Van Tung's miss, Hanoi FC paid the price. In the 31st minute, from a failed tackle by a Hanoi midfielder, striker Hong Yun-sang seized the opportunity to rush down. Center-back Van Nam tackled his opponent in the penalty area, forcing Hanoi FC to concede a penalty. On the 11m mark, Lee Ho-jae kicked the ball very accurately into the left corner of the goal, sending the ball bouncing off the post into the net.

Hanoi FC tries to counterattack

After the unfortunate goal, Hanoi FC rushed forward and had a chance to score. Thanh Chung advanced bravely, helping Hanoi FC win the ball right in the opponent's half to open up an opportunity for Tuan Hai. However, instead of coordinating, Tuan Hai immediately shot the ball just wide of the post.

In the second half, Pohang Club continued to double the gap. In the 53rd minute, the captain's central defender rushed in and headed the ball strongly after a corner kick, raising the score to 2-0 for the Korean team.

After this goal, Hanoi FC no longer had the same response as in the first 45 minutes. Coach Le Duc Tuan's team slowed down, even though Van Quyet and Hung Dung were sent onto the field, but with the difference in class, Hanoi FC could not create a positive game.

At the end of the match, Hanoi FC had some open attacks. In the 79th minute, Van Truong dribbled and shot from a narrow angle, forcing Pohang goalkeeper Yun Pyeong-guk to dive to save the goal. The ball bounced back and Xuan Manh rushed in to shoot, but the defender's shot went over the bar.

The 2-0 score was maintained until the end of the match. With this result, Hanoi FC remained at the bottom of the table with 3 points after 5 matches, while Pohang FC maintained their winning streak in the group to 5.

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