Hai Phong Club enters the final qualifying round

Hai Phong FC began their journey in the 2023/2024 Asian Cup with a trip to Hong Kong (China) to face Rangers FC. The Vietnamese representative quickly took control of the game. The red-shirted players received support from more than 1,000 Vietnamese fans in the stands.

However, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's players did not create many truly dangerous opportunities to convert into goals. Rangers FC defenders played fiercely with many strong tackles. This caused difficulties for many technical players such as Hoang Nam, Hai Huy or Viet Hung.

In the 35th minute, Yuri Mamute had a dangerous shot, but goalkeeper Leung Hing Kit pushed the ball into the post. Hai Phong FC had a chance to score but failed to capitalize and paid the price. In the 44th minute, Kanda Yumemi scored a beautiful long-range shot from outside the penalty area to open the scoring for Rangers FC.

In the second half, Hai Phong FC poured forward to attack in search of an equalizer. The away team pushed the opponent back deep into their own half, the ball almost only rolling on Rangers FC's field. The away team's counter-attacks were quickly broken when Van Toi and Van Meurs continued to play very focused.

Towards the end of the match, Hai Phong FC created more dangerous situations. In the 79th minute, Viet Hung had a beautiful cross and Huu Son headed the ball from close range but the midfielder sent the ball into the air. A few minutes later, Trung Hieu had another chance but his shot was not dangerous enough.

In the 88th minute, Hai Phong FC was awarded a penalty. Yuri Mamute could not beat the opposing goalkeeper but Tuan Anh was able to score the equalizer for the away team, equalizing 1-1. Entering the 2 extra periods after the official 90 minutes ended, Hai Phong FC was still the team with the superiority. In the 108th minute, Mamute jumped high to head the ball to raise the score to 2-1 for Hai Phong FC after a pass from Tuan Anh.

Three minutes later, Minh Di's long-range shot hit the crossbar but Martin Lo headed the ball to make it 3-1. At the end of the match, Yuri Mamute scored another header to seal a 4-1 victory for Hai Phong FC. The port city team will meet Incheon United in the final qualifying round of the 2023/2024 Asian Cup 1. If they win, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team will compete in the Asian Cup 1, if they lose, they will play in the C2 Cup.

Result: Rangers 1-4 Hai Phong

Score:

Rangers: Kanda Yumemi (44')

Hai Phong: Tuan Anh (88'), Yuri (108', 116'), Martin Lo (111')

Line-up:

Rangers FC: Leung Hing Kit (11-TM), Ma Sanghoon (2), Kim Min Kyu (4), Park Jong Bum (6), Stefan Cadenovic (9), Lam Ka Wai (10), Lam Hin Ting (16), Yiu Ho Ming (19), Ibrahim (21), Li Ngai Hoi (27), Kanda Yumemi (44).

Hai Phong: Dinh Trieu (1), Van Toi (5), Van Meurs (4), Mpande (7), Bicou (66), Hai Huy (14), Trung Hieu (17), Viet Hung (97), Hoang Nam (30), Huu Son (77), Yuri Almeida (10).

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