Drawing at home, Hanoi Police find it difficult to win Shopee Cup

Hòa trên sân nhà, Công An Hà Nội gặp khó để vô địch Shopee Cup - Ảnh 1. — Hanoi Police (red shirt) lost the lead and faced difficulties before the second leg - Photo: MINH DUC

With home advantage, Hanoi Police proactively applied pressure and created many opportunities right from the start. The ability to coordinate well between foreign players Leo Artur, Alan and Vitao, along with Quang Hai's mobility, surprised Buriram United.

Alan, who played as a striker, was given many opportunities. But the goal came thanks to beautiful coordination from the midfielders. Quang Hai ran down, passed the ball delicately to Vitao, who then crossed for Leo Artur to put the ball into an empty net in the 18th minute.

After that, Hanoi Police slowed down again. This gave Buriram United more opportunities to hold the ball and develop. They got the equalizer in the 28th minute after a powerful header from Curtis Good.

But despite scoring, the Thai team's defense was still confused and struggled to defend against the home team's attacks. Therefore, Hanoi Police had the second time to put the ball into the net in the 35th minute.

Surrounded by many players, Alan handled the ball skillfully and then shot with his left foot, sending the ball low and dangerous, leaving goalkeeper Chatchai helpless.

In the second half, both teams played an exciting game in the first few minutes. Hanoi Police almost increased the gap in the 58th minute with a sharp counterattack. Le Van Do had a wide open space in the penalty area but finished poorly, sending the ball into the air.

After this situation, the home team switched to playing deep, giving the game to the opponent. From there, Buriram United had a series of dangerous opportunities. Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip had at least 3 saves against the stormy ball from the away team.

But in the end, Hanoi Police could not stand firm. In the 79th minute, they gave Bissoli a chance to shoot outside the penalty area. Nguyen Filip saved the goal but Peter Zulj was able to swoop in and head the ball from close range to equalize for Buriram United.

In the final minutes, both teams had a few more chances but the score remained 2-2 until the end of the match. This result could cause difficulties for Cong An Ha Noi when they have to play away at Buriram United in the second leg of the Shopee Cup final.